Dolphins at Bengals
Miami Dolphins 47, Cincinnati Bengals 8 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Dolphins 47 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Bengals 8 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPMalik Willis 238 yds passingMalik Willis 18 yds rushingNyck Harbor 124 yds receivingDaiyan Henley 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 222 · 181Passing yards 198 · 174Rushing yards 24 · 7Completions 14/19 · 10/25Yards per carry 4.8 · -4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15d ago
In a commanding performance to open the 2027 season, the Miami Dolphins trounced the Cincinnati Bengals, winning 47-8. With both teams eager to establish momentum early in the campaign, Miami's explosive offense set the tone from the outset, leaving the Bengals struggling to keep pace.
Malik Willis was the standout for the Dolphins, throwing for 238 yards and an impressive five touchdown passes. He also contributed on the ground with 18 rushing yards, showcasing his versatility and ability to extend plays. Nyck Harbor was his top target, racking up 124 receiving yards and catching two of Willis' touchdown throws, making for a dynamic duo that proved too much for Cincinnati's defense.
On the defensive side, the Dolphins also made their mark, highlighted by Daiyan Henley's remarkable three interceptions, which stifled any hopes of a Bengals comeback. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Henley picked off a pass, setting up another quick touchdown that widened Miami's lead. Despite Cashius Howell's three sacks for Cincinnati, the Dolphins' relentless pressure and playmaking ability on both sides of the ball sealed a dominant victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 14/19 | 74% | 238 | 5 | 0 | 155.1 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Arch ManningQB | 9/22 | 41% | 194 | 1 | 5 | 48.4 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 1/3 | 33% | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salvador SantiagoHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arch ManningQB | 1 | -9 | -9.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Nyck HarborWR | 7 | 124 | 17.7 | 49 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Mason TiptonWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 40 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 26 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Derius DavisWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Lawrence CagerTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 8 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 10 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Darrelle FelderWR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | — | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| JT WoodsFS | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Art GreenCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelvin JosephCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody BurnhamMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Cashius HowellREDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos PinedaMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Jevon HollandFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||
| Matt JenningsP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Dillon BaptisteK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |