Bengals 31, Dolphins 24: Burrow Throws Four Touchdowns to End the Slide
Cincinnati stopped its two game losing streak with a 31 to 24 victory at Miami on October 11. Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes, and the Bengals improved to 3 and 2 while the Dolphins fell to 0 and 5.
How Cincinnati built the lead
Dohnte Meyers opened the game with an 81 yard kickoff return that put Cincinnati in scoring position. Burrow finished the possession with a touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki. Samaje Perine and Tanner Hudson also caught scoring passes before halftime, while Jordan Battle intercepted Malik Willis on consecutive possessions.
The play that created separation
Ja'Marr Chase's spectacular touchdown catch late in the third quarter pushed the lead to 28 to 10. Miami rallied and eventually pulled within seven, but its onside kick went out of bounds. Cincinnati had enough cushion to survive.
Key performances
Burrow finished with 190 passing yards and four touchdowns. Chase caught six passes for 77 yards and a score. Battle's two interceptions gave Cincinnati a defensive answer when it needed one.
Football Nation takeaway
Chase's production matters after the concussion concern entering the week. For fantasy managers, the immediate action is to arrange replacements for Cincinnati's Week 6 bye. The four touchdown day also illustrates why passing yardage alone can understate a quarterback's impact. The Bengals earned breathing room, but allowing Miami back within one score leaves work to do before their Week 7 trip to Baltimore.
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