Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins — 2026-10-11 Game Analysis

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Cincinnati Bengals31atMiami Dolphins24Recap

Q1 14:03TDCINMike Gesicki 4 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)7–0
Q1 8:02TDMIAOllie Gordon II 1 Yd Rush (Riley Patterson Kick)7–7
Q2 11:51TDCINSamaje Perine 6 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)14–7
Q2 0:55TDCINTanner Hudson 2 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)21–7
Q3 5:13FGMIARiley Patterson 29 Yd Field Goal21–10
Q3 0:39TDCINJa'Marr Chase 45 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)28–10
Q4 7:13TDMIAKevin Coleman Jr. 3 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Malik Willis Pass to Greg Dulcich for Two-Point Conversion)28–18
Q4 2:09FGCINEvan McPherson 26 Yd Field Goal31–18
Q4 0:45TDMIAMalik Willis 1 Yd Run (Riley Patterson PAT failed)31–24

Recap

On October 11, 2026, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-24 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Joe Burrow completed 23 of 32 passes for 190 yards with four touchdown passes to four different receivers, including a one-handed 45-yard score to Ja'Marr Chase in the third quarter.

Jordan Battle intercepted Willis on back-to-back drives in the second quarter as Cincinnati built a 21-7 halftime lead. Willis finished 15 of 27 for 137 yards with two interceptions and a lost fumble for Miami, which fell to 0-5.

Ollie Gordon ran 18 times for 88 yards and a 1-yard touchdown for the Dolphins, who pulled within 31-24 on Willis' 1-yard run with 45 seconds left. Riley Patterson missed the extra point, and Cincinnati recovered after an onside kick went out of bounds. The Bengals improved to 3-2 and snapped a two-game skid. Both teams have a bye in Week 6.

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Game stats

Statistic	Cincinnati Bengals	Miami Dolphins
First downs	22	23
Total yards	307	331
Net passing yards	190	114
Rushing yards	117	217
Yards per play	4.9	5.2
Third-down conversions	9-13	7-13
Fourth-down conversions	0-0	1-1
Red-zone conversions	3-5	3-4
Turnovers	1	3
Penalties–yards	4-39	7-30
Time of possession	31:40	28:20

Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins — NFL Game Analysis

Cincinnati Bengals defeated Miami Dolphins 31–24, a 7-point margin. Miami Dolphins led in total offense, 331 to 307. Miami Dolphins led in rushing yards, 217 to 117. Cincinnati Bengals committed fewer turnovers, 1 to 3. Cincinnati Bengals converted 9 of 13 third downs; Miami Dolphins converted 7 of 13.

Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.

Lineup

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Cincinnati Bengals

Passing

#9Joe Burrow

Rushing

#34Samaje Perine
#30Chase Brown
#9Joe Burrow

Receiving

#1Ja'Marr Chase
#83Erick All Jr.
#5Tee Higgins
#30Chase Brown
#87Tanner Hudson
#81Dohnte Meyers
#34Samaje Perine
#89Drew Sample
#88Mike Gesicki

Defense

#49Barrett Carter
#44Demetrius Knight Jr.
#27Jordan Battle
#6Bryan Cook
#97Dexter Lawrence II
#23Dax Hill
#93Jonathan Allen
#92B.J. Hill
#98T.J. Slaton Jr.
#42Oren Burks
#43Joe Giles-Harris
#38DJ Ivey
#53Boye Mafe
#22Russ Yeast
#2Evan McPherson
#1Ja'Marr Chase
#20Tacario Davis
#87Tanner Hudson
#34Samaje Perine
#25Tahj Brooks
#47Swayze Bozeman
#94Shemar Stewart
#55Cashius Howell
#0DJ Turner II

Miami Dolphins

Passing

#2Malik Willis

Rushing

#0Ollie Gordon II
#2Malik Willis
#18Chris Bell
#6Malik Washington
#5Jaylen Wright

Receiving

#6Malik Washington
#85Greg Dulcich
#21Kevin Coleman Jr.
#1Jalen Tolbert
#89Will Kacmarek
#18Chris Bell

Defense

#10Jacob Rodriguez
#20Jordyn Brooks
#40Willie Gay Jr.
#11Dante Trader Jr.
#3Chris Johnson
#8JuJu Brents
#42Jackson Woodard
#4Jason Marshall Jr.
#16Michael Taaffe
#94Jordan Phillips
#9Josh Uche
#44Chop Robinson
#32Jaylin Simpson
#59Rodney McGraw
#92Zach Sieler
#21Kevin Coleman Jr.
#83Seydou Traore
#55Aaron Brewer
#90Malik Herring
#45Shaka Heyward
#93Zeek Biggers
#71Jonah Savaiinaea
#78Kenneth Grant

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