Cincinnati
Bengals
3-1
56
FINAL
28
Miami
Dolphins
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals topped the Miami Dolphins with a commanding 56-28 victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This win was crucial for the Bengals as they look to solidify their playoff positioning early in the year, showcasing their offensive firepower against a struggling Dolphins team.
Quarterback Joe Burrow was the star of the evening, throwing for an impressive 402 yards and six touchdowns, proving nearly unstoppable. Ja'Marr Chase was his favorite target, racking up 210 receiving yards, while Chase Brown added 75 rushing yards to keep the Dolphins' defense guessing throughout the game. The Bengals' offense operated seamlessly, capitalizing on every opportunity.
On the defensive side, Zah Frazier led the charge with six total tackles, while DJ Turner II made a significant impact with two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Turner’s first pick set up another touchdown drive for the Bengals, allowing them to build a lead that the Dolphins could never overcome. With a defense that forced turnovers and a relentless offense, the Bengals demonstrated their dominance in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 31 | 23 | 74% | 402 | 6 | 1 | 142.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 173 | 1 | 3 | 47.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 75 | 7.5 | 25 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 12 | 66 | 5.5 | 16 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 210 | 26.3 | 55 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 31 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 43 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 39 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 22 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

