Joe Burrow’s Four TD Passes Lift Bengals Past Dolphins, 31-24

Bengals Finish on Top

Cincinnati defeated Miami 31-24 on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium as Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes for the visiting Bengals. Ja’Marr Chase caught one of those scoring passes, a 45-yard play late in the third period that put Cincinnati ahead 28-10.

The result left Cincinnati with a 3-2 record and Miami at 0-5.

Even Start, Cincinnati Surge

The teams traded touchdowns in the opening period. Burrow connected with Mike Gesicki for a 4-yard score, and Ollie Gordon II answered with a 1-yard touchdown run for Miami. The period ended tied 7-7.

Cincinnati then scored twice in the second period. Burrow found Samaje Perine for a 6-yard touchdown pass before connecting with Tanner Hudson for a 2-yard score. Evan McPherson made the extra point after each touchdown, and the Bengals took a 21-7 lead into halftime.

Dolphins Close the Gap

Miami opened the second-half scoring when Riley Patterson made a 29-yard field goal, trimming the deficit to 21-10. Cincinnati answered with Burrow’s 45-yard touchdown pass to Chase, with McPherson’s kick making it 28-10.

The Dolphins made their strongest push in the fourth period. Kevin Coleman Jr. caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Malik Willis, and Willis completed a two-point conversion pass to Greg Dulcich. McPherson then made a 26-yard field goal for Cincinnati.

Willis added a 1-yard touchdown run for Miami, but Patterson’s point-after attempt failed. That left the final margin at seven points.

By the Numbers

Burrow completed 23 of 32 passes for 190 yards and four touchdowns. Chase finished with six receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown, while Perine carried 14 times for 68 yards.

For Miami, Willis completed 15 of 27 passes for 137 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He also scored on the ground. Gordon carried 18 times for 88 yards and one touchdown, and Malik Washington had six receptions for 43 yards.

Sources

ESPN