Cincinnati
Bengals
3-1
58
FINAL
28
Miami
Dolphins
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive offensive showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Miami Dolphins 58-28 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The victory solidifies the Bengals' status as a contender, showcasing their high-octane offense and strategic prowess. Miami, despite the loss, put up a valiant effort but ultimately couldn't keep pace with Cincinnati's relentless scoring.
Cincinnati's Joe Burrow led the charge with a staggering six touchdown passes, demonstrating his elite playmaking ability. Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 86 rushing yards, while Jaylen Wright from Miami shined in the receiving game with 117 yards. Malik Willis put up impressive numbers for the Dolphins, throwing for 489 yards, but the lack of balance on offense hindered their chances.
Defensively, the Bengals were a force to be reckoned with, highlighted by Boye Mafe's outstanding 3.5 sacks that consistently pressured the Dolphins' quarterback. Cincinnati's defensive unit, including Kyle Dugger with six total tackles and Trevin Wallace's crucial interception, turned the tide of the game. The Bengals' ability to create turnovers and disrupt Miami's rhythm proved pivotal, sealing their dominant victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 65 | 31 | 48% | 489 | 3 | 3 | 69.3 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 35 | 26 | 74% | 379 | 6 | 0 | 148.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 13 | 86 | 6.6 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 43 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 26 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 98 | 16.3 | 15 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 37 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 64 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 27 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 21 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 26 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | — | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dante Trader Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 4 | 7 | 54 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

