Cincinnati
Bengals
3-1
56
FINAL
34
Miami
Dolphins
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals triumphed over the Miami Dolphins with a commanding score of 56-34 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The Bengals solidified their position in the league, showcasing an explosive offense that overwhelmed the Dolphins throughout the contest.
Leading the charge for Cincinnati was quarterback Joe Burrow, who delivered an impressive performance with 524 passing yards and six touchdown passes. He connected with standout receiver Ja'Marr Chase for 195 yards, forming a dynamic duo that kept the Dolphins' defense guessing all game long. Miami's De'Von Achane made his mark on the ground with 100 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bengals’ offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bengals made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Dax Hill's two interceptions proved pivotal, halting any momentum the Dolphins tried to build. Additionally, Cashius Howell's sack added to the pressure on Miami’s quarterback, contributing to a game-changing defensive performance that helped Cincinnati maintain control and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 35 | 24 | 524 | 6 | 3 | 115.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 23 | 11 | 233 | 2 | 4 | 73.5 |
| Kyle McCord | QB | 5 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 25.0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 100 | 6.7 | 3 | 40 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 195 | 27.9 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 8 | 133 | 16.6 | 2 | 46 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 0 | 65 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Beal Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

