Cincinnati
Bengals
1-3
41
FINAL
42
Miami
Dolphins
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 showdown, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 42-41, putting both teams in a fierce battle for playoff positioning. The stakes were high as the Dolphins sought to maintain their momentum, while the Bengals aimed to bounce back from recent struggles.
Cincinnati's Joe Burrow was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 398 yards and four touchdowns, keeping his team in the game with pinpoint accuracy. Ja'Marr Chase also shined with an impressive 173 receiving yards, consistently finding openings in the Dolphins' defense. However, it was De'Von Achane who stole the spotlight, dominating the ground game for Miami with a staggering 317 rushing yards, showcasing explosive speed and agility.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key plays that ultimately swung the game in their favor. Jacob Rodriguez led the way with six total tackles, while Jordyn Brooks added a crucial sack that disrupted Burrow's rhythm. The turning point came when Isaiah Oliver intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter, sealing the victory for Miami and allowing them to outlast the Bengals in a nail-biting finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 26 | 17 | 65% | 398 | 4 | 1 | 132.2 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 8 | 80% | 79 | 0 | 0 | 99.5 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 30 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 18 | 317 | 17.6 | 11 | 5 | 79 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 21 | 53 | 2.5 | 25 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 173 | 34.6 | 100 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 89 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 2 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 29 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Oliver | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Beal Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 35 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

