Bengals 45 vs 21 Dolphins live online: stats, scores and highlights | NFL Week 16 2025
Joe Burrow and the Bengals had a field day against the Miami Dolphins, scoring 45 points in a matchup of teams that have already been eliminated.
With both teams already eliminated from postseason contention, the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins meet at Hard Rock Stadium hoping to build some positive momentum heading into 2026. That may be a tough sell. There is little to cheer about for either side right now. The Bengals (4-10) will be without defensive end Trey Hendrickson, while wide receiver Tee Higgins remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Defensive end Joseph Ossai and wide receiver Charlie Jones have also missed practice this week, potentially thinning Cincinnati’s options on both sides of the ball.
As for the Dolphins (6-8), the focus is squarely on Tua Tagovailoa. Miami’s star quarterback has endured a miserable season and will be benched for the visit of the Bengals after drawing public criticism from head coach Mike McDaniel. Rookie Quinn Ewers will get the start in his place, marking a notable shift for a team still searching for answers. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, linebacker Jordyn Brooks and cornerback Isaiah Johnson are all listed on the injury report.
End of Game
End of Regulation
Jaylen Wright rushed to the left for 3 yard gain, tackled by Howard Cross III
Jaylen Wright rushed to the right for 9 yard gain, tackled by Joe Giles-Harris
Quinn Ewers incomplete pass down the middle intended for Darren Waller
Quinn Ewers incomplete pass to the right intended for Theo Wease Jr.
Quinn Ewers passed to Theo Wease Jr. down the middle for 18 yard gain, tackled by DJ Ivey
Quinn Ewers passed to Theo Wease Jr. to the right for 14 yard gain, tackled by DJ Ivey
Quinn Ewers incomplete pass down the middle intended for Jaylen Wright
Ryan Rehkow punted for 59 yards, no return
Two-minute warning
Ke'Shawn Williams rushed to the right for 1 yard gain, tackled by Zeek Biggers
Tahj Brooks rushed to the right for 2 yard gain, tackled by Ifeatu Melifonwu
Tahj Brooks rushed to the right for 3 yard gain, tackled by Cameron Goode
Miami kicked off for 58 yards, Ke'Shawn Williams returned kickoff for 24 yards
Riley Patterson made PAT
Jaylen Wright rushed to the right for 3 yard touchdown
Jaylen Wright rushed to the right for 10 yard gain, tackled by Tycen Anderson
Quinn Ewers passed to Malik Washington to the right for 23 yard gain, tackled by Shaka Heyward
Jaylen Wright rushed up the middle for 3 yard gain, tackled by Oren Burks
Quinn Ewers passed to Jaylen Waddle to the right for 18 yard gain, tackled by DJ Ivey
Quinn Ewers passed to Alec Ingold to the right for 9 yard gain, tackled by Joe Giles-Harris
De'Von Achane rushed to the right for 2 yard gain, tackled by T.J. Slaton Jr.
Quinn Ewers passed to Greg Dulcich to the left for 29 yard gain, tackled by Daijahn Anthony
De'Von Achane rushed to the left for no gain, tackled by Shaka Heyward
Ryan Rehkow punted for 45 yards, no return
Joe Flacco passed to Tanner Hudson down the middle for 4 yard gain, tackled by Tyrel Dodson
Tahj Brooks rushed up the middle for 2 yard gain, tackled by Benito Jones
Tahj Brooks rushed to the right for no gain, tackled by Jason Marshall Jr.
Timeout
Jake Bailey punted for 44 yards. Ke'Shawn Williams returned punt for 26 yards
Quinn Ewers passed to De'Von Achane to the left for 5 yard gain, tackled by Barrett Carter
Miami committed 5 yard penalty (False Start)
De'Von Achane rushed to the right for 6 yard gain, tackled by Demetrius Knight Jr.
Jaylen Wright rushed to the left for 1 yard loss, tackled by Shemar Stewart
Cincinnati kicked off for 61 yards, Malik Washington returned kickoff for 27 yards
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Evan McPherson made PAT
Joe Burrow passed to Mike Gesicki down the middle for 17 yard touchdown
Chase Brown rushed to the left for 3 yard gain, tackled by Tyrel Dodson
Joe Burrow passed to Cam Grandy to the right for 1 yard gain, tackled by Dante Trader Jr.
End of 3rd Quarter
Samaje Perine rushed to the left for 6 yard gain, tackled by Tyrel Dodson
Samaje Perine rushed to the left for 7 yard gain, tackled by Chop Robinson
Chase Brown rushed to the left for 12 yard gain, tackled by Ifeatu Melifonwu
Joe Burrow passed to Chase Brown to the left for 6 yard gain, tackled by Jordyn Brooks
Quinn Ewers pass intercepted to the right. Jalen Davis intercepted Quinn Ewers for no gain
Cincinnati kicked off for 60 yards, Malik Washington returned kickoff for 21 yards
Evan McPherson made PAT
Joe Burrow passed to Chase Brown to the right for 5 yard touchdown
Joe Burrow incomplete pass to the left
Chase Brown rushed to the left for 7 yard gain, tackled by Jason Marshall Jr.
Joe Burrow passed to Ja'Marr Chase to the left for 36 yard gain, tackled by Jack Jones
Chase Brown rushed to the right for 1 yard gain, tackled by Kenneth Grant
Chase Brown rushed to the right for 4 yard gain, tackled by Tyrel Dodson
Timeout
Quinn Ewers rushed up the middle for no gain, tackled by Howard Cross III
Quinn Ewers passed to Greg Dulcich down the middle for 7 yard gain, tackled by DJ Ivey
Quinn Ewers incomplete pass to the right
De'Von Achane rushed to the left for 2 yard gain, tackled by Barrett Carter
Quinn Ewers passed to Jaylen Wright to the left for 18 yard gain, tackled by Dax Hill
Jaylen Wright rushed to the left for 1 yard gain, tackled by Myles Murphy
Cincinnati kicked off for 67 yards, Malik Washington returned kickoff for 27 yards
Timeout
Evan McPherson made PAT
Chase Brown rushed to the right for 12 yard touchdown
Joe Burrow passed to Chase Brown down the middle for 23 yard gain, tackled by Tyrel Dodson
Timeout
Quinn Ewers pass intercepted down the middle. Barrett Carter intercepted Quinn Ewers for 16 yards
Quinn Ewers incomplete pass to the left intended for Darren Waller
Quinn Ewers incomplete pass to the right intended for Jaylen Waddle
Cincinnati kicked off for 60 yards, Dee Eskridge returned kickoff for 26 yards
Timeout
Evan McPherson made PAT
Joe Burrow passed to Chase Brown to the left for 9 yard touchdown
Joe Burrow passed to Ja'Marr Chase to the left for 15 yard gain
Joe Burrow rushed up the middle for 1 yard gain, tackled by Tyrel Dodson
Samaje Perine rushed to the left for no gain, tackled by Tyrel Dodson
Chase Brown rushed to the left for 5 yard gain, tackled by Bradley Chubb
Joe Burrow passed to Drew Sample to the left for 4 yard gain, tackled by Jordyn Brooks
Quinn Ewers passed to Greg Dulcich down the middle for 10 yard gain, tackled by Jordan Battle. Greg Dulcich fumbled. Myles Murphy recovered fumble for no gain
Miami committed 10 yard penalty (Pass Interference)
De'Von Achane rushed to the right for 1 yard gain, tackled by Myles Murphy
De'Von Achane rushed to the right for 5 yard gain, tackled by Cedric Johnson
Cincinnati kicked off for 60 yards, Dee Eskridge returned kickoff for 25 yards
End of Half
Chase Brown rushed to the right for 6 yard gain, tackled by Bradley Chubb
Jake Bailey punted for 51 yards, no return
Cincinnati timeout
De'Von Achane rushed to the left for 4 yard loss, tackled by Jalen Davis
Miami timeout
Quinn Ewers passed to De'Von Achane to the right for 4 yard gain, tackled by Demetrius Knight Jr.
Quinn Ewers rushed up the middle for 5 yard gain, tackled by Demetrius Knight Jr.
Cincinnati kicked off for 60 yards, Dee Eskridge returned kickoff for 35 yards
Timeout
Evan McPherson made PAT
Samaje Perine rushed up the middle for 4 yard touchdown
Samaje Perine rushed to the left for 2 yard gain, tackled by Kenneth Grant. Miami committed 5 yard penalty (Face Mask)
Joe Burrow passed to Drew Sample down the middle for 27 yard gain, tackled by Jordyn Brooks
Joe Burrow incomplete pass down the middle intended for Mike Gesicki
Joe Burrow incomplete pass to the left intended for Ja'Marr Chase
Miami timeout
Joe Burrow passed to Ja'Marr Chase down the middle for 11 yard gain, tackled by Jordyn Brooks
Two-minute warning
Joe Burrow passed to Mike Gesicki to the left for 7 yard gain, tackled by Jordyn Brooks
Miami kicked off for 62 yards, Tahj Brooks returned kickoff for 41 yards
Timeout
Riley Patterson made PAT
Malik Washington rushed to the right for 9 yard touchdown
De'Von Achane rushed to the left for 4 yard gain, tackled by McKinnley Jackson
Quinn Ewers passed to Jaylen Waddle down the middle for 21 yard gain, tackled by Demetrius Knight Jr.
Quinn Ewers passed to Jaylen Waddle to the left for 16 yard gain, tackled by DJ Turner II. Jaylen Waddle fumbled. Alec Ingold recovered fumble and returned for 3 yards
De'Von Achane rushed to the left for 3 yard gain, tackled by Shemar Stewart
Quinn Ewers passed to Darren Waller down the middle for 11 yard gain, tackled by Jordan Battle
De'Von Achane rushed to the right for 1 yard gain, tackled by Cedric Johnson
Cincinnati kicked off for 65 yards, Malik Washington returned kickoff for 32 yards
Timeout
Evan McPherson kicked a 45-yard field goal
Joe Burrow incomplete pass to the left intended for Samaje Perine
Cincinnati timeout
Joe Burrow sacked by Chop Robinson and Kenneth Grant for 4 yard loss
Joe Burrow passed to Ja'Marr Chase to the right for 1 yard gain, tackled by Jack Jones
Joe Burrow passed to Mike Gesicki to the left for 11 yard gain, tackled by Jordyn Brooks
Joe Burrow incomplete pass to the right
Joe Burrow passed to Samaje Perine to the left for 8 yard gain, tackled by Jordyn Brooks
Chase Brown rushed to the left for 7 yard gain, tackled by Dante Trader Jr.
Joe Burrow passed to Andrei Iosivas to the left for 21 yard gain, tackled by Jason Marshall Jr.
Joe Burrow passed to Tee Higgins to the left for 9 yard gain, tackled by Rasul Douglas
Joe Burrow rushed up the middle for 5 yard gain, tackled by Jordyn Brooks
Cincinnati committed 5 yard penalty (False Start)
Timeout
Jake Bailey punted for 62 yards, touchback
Quinn Ewers incomplete pass to the right intended for Jaylen Waddle
Jaylen Wright rushed to the right for 3 yard gain, tackled by Myles Murphy
Quinn Ewers passed to Jaylen Waddle to the right for 1 yard gain, tackled by Dax Hill
Quinn Ewers passed to Cedrick Wilson Jr. to the right for 11 yard gain, tackled by Jordan Battle
Quinn Ewers passed to Darren Waller to the left for 7 yard gain, tackled by Dax Hill
Quinn Ewers incomplete pass to the right intended for Jaylen Waddle
De'Von Achane rushed to the right for 4 yard gain, tackled by Barrett Carter
Ryan Rehkow punted for 50 yards, no return
End of 1st Quarter
Cincinnati committed 5 yard penalty (Delay of Game)
Joe Burrow passed to Ja'Marr Chase to the right for 6 yard gain, tackled by Rasul Douglas
Samaje Perine rushed to the right for 3 yard gain, tackled by Zeek Biggers
Joe Burrow passed to Ja'Marr Chase to the right for 1 yard loss, tackled by Ashtyn Davis
Miami kicked off for 61 yards, Ke'Shawn Williams returned kickoff for 31 yards
Timeout
Riley Patterson made PAT
De'Von Achane rushed to the left for 48 yard touchdown
De'Von Achane rushed to the left for 1 yard gain, tackled by Barrett Carter
Quinn Ewers passed to Jaylen Waddle to the right for 16 yard gain, tackled by DJ Turner II
Cincinnati kicked off for 55 yards, Malik Washington returned kickoff for 25 yards
Timeout
Evan McPherson made PAT
Joe Burrow passed to Tee Higgins to the right for 9 yard touchdown
Joe Burrow passed to Ja'Marr Chase down the middle for 22 yard gain, tackled by Ashtyn Davis
Chase Brown rushed to the left for 3 yard gain, tackled by Zeek Biggers
Joe Burrow passed to Ja'Marr Chase to the right for 11 yard gain, tackled by Dante Trader Jr.
Samaje Perine rushed to the left for 3 yard gain, tackled by Bradley Chubb
Joe Burrow passed to Samaje Perine to the right for 8 yard gain, tackled by Benito Jones
Joe Burrow passed to Tee Higgins to the left for 35 yard gain, tackled by Jack Jones
Timeout
Jake Bailey punted for 44 yards, no return
Ollie Gordon II rushed up the middle for 1 yard loss, tackled by Myles Murphy
De'Von Achane rushed to the left for 4 yard gain, tackled by Jordan Battle
Jaylen Wright rushed to the right for 4 yard gain, tackled by Jordan Battle
Quinn Ewers passed to Darren Waller to the right for 22 yard gain, tackled by Jalen Davis
Quinn Ewers passed to De'Von Achane to the left for no gain, tackled by Myles Murphy
De'Von Achane rushed to the right for 4 yard gain, tackled by Cam Sample
Timeout
Ryan Rehkow punted for 54 yards, no return
Joe Burrow sacked by Zach Sieler for 7 yard loss
Joe Burrow incomplete pass to the right intended for Mitchell Tinsley
Chase Brown rushed to the left for 4 yard gain, tackled by Bradley Chubb
Joe Burrow passed to Ja'Marr Chase down the middle for 8 yard gain, tackled by Tyrel Dodson
Joe Burrow incomplete pass to the right intended for Ja'Marr Chase
Chase Brown rushed to the right for 2 yard gain, tackled by Rasul Douglas
Miami kicked off for 61 yards, Ke'Shawn Williams returned kickoff for 21 yards