Cincinnati
Bengals
2-2
24
FINAL
10
Miami
Dolphins
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals topped the Miami Dolphins 24-10 in a Week 5 showdown of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Bengals solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Dolphins struggle to find their footing in a competitive conference.
Joe Burrow showcased his elite quarterback skills, throwing for 277 yards and a touchdown, effectively leading the Bengals' offense. Ja'Marr Chase was a standout target, racking up 130 receiving yards, while Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 77 rushing yards. Their collective efforts helped the Bengals control the tempo and maintain their lead throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals held the Dolphins to just 10 points, a critical factor in the outcome. Miami's offense struggled to find rhythm, with Jacob Rodriguez's six tackles not enough to turn the tide. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Cincinnati's defense forced a turnover, allowing Burrow and the offense to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 40 | 25 | 63% | 277 | 1 | 0 | 91.3 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 38 | 20 | 53% | 154 | 0 | 0 | 62.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 17 | 77 | 4.5 | 31 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 38 | 3.8 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 37 | 5.3 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 24 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 130 | 18.6 | 60 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Johnson | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Cooper Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Herring | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 39 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 49 |

