Bengals vs Dolphins live online: stats, scores and highlights | NFL Week 16 2025
Follow all the NFL action as it happens, as the Miami Dolphins host the Cincinnati Bengals today, Sunday December 21, at Hard Rock Stadium.
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.
Quinn Ewers passed to Jaylen Waddle to the left for 19 yard gain. Jaylen Waddle fumbled. Alec Ingold recovered fumble for no gain
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
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