Cincinnati
Bengals
2-2
35
FINAL
24
Miami
Dolphins
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exciting Week 5 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Miami Dolphins 35-24, improving their record as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for momentum in the 2026 season, the Bengals showcased their offensive prowess in a crucial victory on the road.
Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for three touchdowns while accumulating 260 passing yards. Chase Brown was a standout on the ground, rushing for an impressive 114 yards, while Ja'Marr Chase made his mark in the air with 110 receiving yards, providing consistent support for Burrow and helping the Bengals build a solid lead.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, highlighted by Boye Mafe's two sacks and an interception from Josh Newton, which proved pivotal in shifting momentum. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Newton's interception set up a touchdown drive that extended Cincinnati's lead to 14 points, ultimately sealing the game in their favor as Miami struggled to respond.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 285 | 1 | 2 | 83.1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 16 | 11 | 69% | 226 | 3 | 1 | 124.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 9 | 114 | 12.7 | 16 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 9 | 22 | 2.4 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | -7 | -7.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 30 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 63 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 24 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 15 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 25 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23 |

