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CINMIA 
32.9
29.0
19.9
Week 16 · Dec 21, 2025 · Hard Rock Stadium
Cincinnati Bengals
45
Miami Dolphins
21
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 7 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 45 |
| MIA | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Game story
How the game moved
Follow the scoring sequence, identify the decisive swing, and scan every explosive gain without reading the full play log.
Lead changes
2
Explosive gains
14
20+ pass · 10+ rush
Decisive score
CIN · Q2 1:24
Samaje Perine 4 Yd Rush (Evan McPherson Kick)
Keyboard-friendly scoring data
| Time | Score | CIN | MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 3:57 | Tee Higgins 9 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick) | 7 | 0 |
| Q1 2:25 | De'Von Achane 48 Yd Rush (Riley Patterson Kick) | 7 | 7 |
| Q2 6:01 | Evan McPherson 45 Yd Field Goal | 10 | 7 |
| Q2 2:24 | Malik Washington 9 Yd Rush (Riley Patterson Kick) | 10 | 14 |
| Q2 1:24 | Samaje Perine 4 Yd Rush (Evan McPherson Kick) | 17 | 14 |
| Q3 9:43 | Chase Brown 9 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick) | 24 | 14 |
| Q3 8:32 | Chase Brown 12 Yd Rush (Evan McPherson Kick) | 31 | 14 |
| Q3 2:25 | Chase Brown 5 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick) | 38 | 14 |
| Q4 13:32 | Mike Gesicki 17 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick) | 45 | 14 |
| Q4 3:43 | Jaylen Wright 3 Yd Rush (Riley Patterson Kick) | 45 | 21 |
Explosive-play reel
Q1 10:57Q.Ewers pass deep right to D.Waller to MIA 40 for 22 yards (J.Davis) [C.Sample].22 yd
Q1 7:58J.Burrow pass deep left to T.Higgins to CIN 44 for 35 yards (J.Jones).35 yd
Q1 4:47J.Burrow pass short middle to J.Chase to MIA 9 for 22 yards (A.Davis).22 yd
Q1 2:25D.Achane left end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-J.Bailey.48 yd
Q2 10:25J.Burrow pass short left to A.Iosivas pushed ob at 50 for 21 yards (J.Marshall).21 yd
Q2 3:21Q.Ewers pass short middle to J.Waddle to CIN 13 for 21 yards (D.Knight).Penalty on CIN-T.Slaton, Defensive Offside, declined.21 yd
Q2 1:43J.Burrow pass short middle to D.Sample pushed ob at MIA 11 for 27 yards (J.Brooks) [T.Dodson].27 yd
Q3 9:19J.Burrow pass short middle to C.Brown to MIA 12 for 23 yards (T.Dodson).23 yd
Q3 8:32C.Brown right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-W.Wagner, Holder-R.Rehkow.12 yd
Q3 4:03J.Burrow pass deep left to J.Chase to MIA 12 for 36 yards (J.Jones).36 yd
Q3 1:34C.Brown left tackle to MIA 34 for 12 yards (I.Melifonwu; C.Goode).12 yd
Q4 8:35Q.Ewers pass short left to G.Dulcich pushed ob at MIA 32 for 29 yards (D.Anthony).29 yd
Q4 5:25Q.Ewers pass short right to M.Washington to CIN 13 for 23 yards (S.Heyward; T.Anderson).23 yd
Q4 4:31D.Brunskill reported in as eligible. J.Wright right end to CIN 3 for 10 yards (T.Anderson).10 yd
Tale of the tape
Team stat battle
CINMIA407Total yards389
302Passing yards260
105Rushing yards129
23First downs19
6.7Yards / play6.7
Stars of the game
Top stat lines
Cincinnati Bengals
Chase Brown
RB12 car, 66 rush yds, 1 TD · 4/4 rec, 43 yds, 2 TD
Joe Burrow
QB25/32, 309 pass yds, 4 TD · 2 car, 6 rush yds, 0 TD
Ja'Marr Chase
WR9/11 rec, 109 yds, 0 TD
