Cincinnati
Bengals
3-1
20
FINAL
52
Miami
Dolphins
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins dominated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 52-20, showcasing their offensive prowess in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This decisive victory not only boosts the Dolphins' confidence but also positions them favorably in the playoff race as they aim to solidify their standing in the competitive AFC.
Malik Willis was the standout performer for Miami, throwing for 338 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading the Dolphins' high-octane offense. Bhayshul Tuten contributed significantly on the ground with 76 rushing yards, while Chris Bell made his mark in the receiving game, racking up 118 yards and providing key plays throughout the contest. Together, they formed a formidable trio that kept the Bengals' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Dolphins were equally impressive, with Michael Taaffe leading the charge with eight total tackles. Trey Moore added pressure with a sack, while Chris Johnson's interception marked a crucial moment in the game, halting any momentum the Bengals attempted to build. The turning point came early in the second half when Miami's defense stifled Cincinnati's drive, allowing the Dolphins to pull away and secure a commanding lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 36 | 27 | 338 | 2 | 0 | 122.2 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 36 | 18 | 245 | 1 | 1 | 69.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 12 | 76 | 6.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 44 | 6.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 14 | 42 | 3.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tanner Hudson | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Russ Yeast | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 36 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 42 |

