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Bengals Week 16 Snap Counts: Cincinnati's blowout win made life significantly easier several starters late in the game

The Cincinnati Bengals answered the bell a week after being shutout at home by blowing the doors off the Miami Dolphins on the road in NFL Week 16. Cincinnati scored six touchdowns and forced half as many turnovers in Quinn Ewers' first-career start, and the lopsided outcome led to an experience that was new to Cincinnati this season.

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How Joe Burrow’s Performance vs. Dolphins Should Impact the Bengals’ Offseason

There has been plenty of speculation about Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow over the past few weeks. From his desire to play football, his possible unhappiness in Cincinnati and his future with the team. Sunday’s win over the Dolphins should have been a clear reminder to the Bengals’ decision-makers of what they have in Burrow.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 22

Zac Taylor Updates Bengals Health Situation Following Return Home From Dolphins Win

Zac Taylor was all smiles on the first Victory Monday since September for the Bengals. His team came out of the 45-21 win over the Dolphins pretty clean on the injury front.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 22

Cincinnati Bengals Select Top ACC Defender In Latest Mock Draft

The Bengals are still holding a top 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after Sunday's 45-21 win over the Dolphins. Pro Football Focus's Gordon McGuinness thinks they should stay in that area of the country for their top draft pick.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Bengals got the help they needed to experience the best of both worlds after huge win over Dolphins

Failing to make the playoffs is not going to stop the Cincinnati Bengals from trying to win. Cincinnati proved that wholeheartedly Sunday in a 45-21 victory over the Miami Dolphins.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 22

This Bengals Defender Is Quietly Becoming a Franchise Building Block

Bengals cornerback Dax Hill is showing everyone he can be a big part of Cincinnati's defense moving forward. In a lost season full of disappointing results—specifically on defense—Hill has been a major bright spot.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 22

'Fun' Returns For Joe Burrow in Bengals Best Offensive Outing of 2025 Season

Joe Burrow had plenty of fun on Sunday. The Bengals star posted one of his most efficient NFL outings a week after his second-worst career game against the Ravens.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 22

Cincinnati Bengals Clear Betting Favorites Against Arizona Cardinals Ahead of Home Action

The penultimate game of the 2025 season has Cincinnati slotted in as a seven-point betting favorite against the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday.

Tee Higgins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Bengals’ Tee Higgins puts concussion concerns to rest after returning vs. Dolphins

Cincinnati Bengals fans had been waiting to see wide receiver Tee Higgins back on the field, and he made it worth the wait. Returning in Week 16, he showed he was back in form with a healthy, productive outing in the 45-21 win versus the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Mike McDaniel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Bengals defense earns shocking praise from Mike McDaniel

The Cincinnati Bengals made their loudest statement of the season in Week 16. In a 45–21 win over the Miami Dolphins, the Bengals defense earned rare public praise from Miami head coach Mike McDaniel after flipping the tone of the AFC interdivision matchup.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 21

Zac Taylor Showers Whole Team With Game Balls Following Response Against Miami

The Bengals got the job done 45-21 on Sunday over Miami in the team's highest-scoring game of the Zac Taylor era. Cincinnati's head coach gave every one on the team a game ball because of how they responded to losing their playoff hopes last weekend.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 21

Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft Order Update Following Win Over Miami Dolphins

MIAMI — The Bengals beat the Dolphins on Sunday to improve to 5-10 on the season. Cincinnati has struggled for most of the year. They were officially eliminated from playoff contention last week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 21

Bengals' defensive domination looks even better considering the loss they had to overcome in the middle of the game

How many quarters of football have you witnessed where a team forced three turnovers and a turnover on downs? I doubt you've seen many. The Cincinnati Bengals did that Sunday against the Miami Dolphins in their 45-21 win.

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Joe Burrow News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Bengals’ Joe Burrow couldn’t be clearer about having fun playing football

Joe Burrow made his enjoyment of football very clear following the Cincinnati Bengals’ 45-21 blowout win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. Burrow has been in the NFL since 2020, standing out as one of the best quarterbacks in the league.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 21

Winners and Losers From Bengals' Blowout Victory Over Dolphins

MIAMI — The Bengals beat the Dolphins 45-21 on Sunday to improve to 5-10 on the season. Cincinnati ended a two-game losing streak and picked up their third road win of the 2025 campaign.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 21

Bengals 'Execute' Right Way Against Dolphins To Completely Flip Script From Ravens Shutout

The Bengals bounced back massively from a shutout loss last week to their highest point total of the season, well before the final whistle against Miami. The 45-14 win doesn't matter much in the standings besides slotting the Bengals lower down the draft, but it is big for team morale after a tough week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Field Level Media / December 21

Joe Burrow (4 TDs), Bengals erupt in 2nd half vs. Dolphins

Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes and Chase Brown scored three touchdowns to lead the Cincinnati Bengals to a 45-14 rout of the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 21

Cincinnati Bengals Offense Rolls With More Points Off Turnovers To Set Season-High Scoring Mark

The Dolphins committed their third turnover of the third quarter on Sunday against Cincinnati to set up the Bengals' season-high in points. Chase Brown was the catalyst all quarter after scoring another receiving touchdown for his first career TD hat trick.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 21

Bengals HC Zac Taylor Likely Back For 2026 Season

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that there are no signs that the Bengals are planning major changes as it pertains to their coaching staff, despite the fact that the team will miss the playoffs for the third straight year.

Tee Higgins News / Total Apex Sports / December 21

Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Tee Higgins Will Play In Week 16

The playoff ship has sailed for Cincinnati. The Bengals are officially eliminated, looking ahead to the offseason, and arguably, nobody would have blamed them for putting their stars in bubble wrap until next September.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / December 21

New report sheds light on Joe Burrow's feelings toward Bengals

Joe Burrow made some surprising comments recently that have fans worried.

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Zac Taylor News / The Spun / December 20

Cincinnati Bengals Have Made Decision On Zac Taylor For 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals might not wait until the offseason to make a decision on head coach Zac Taylor. Cincinnati hired Taylor as its head coach back in 2019.

Shemar Stewart News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 19

Bengals Activate DE Shemar Stewart From Injured Reserve

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they activated DE Shemar Stewart from injured reserve on Friday. Stewart received a fully guaranteed four-year contract from the Bengals after initially holding out for a better deal from the team, but was limited by an ankle injury suffered in Week 2.

Trey Hendrickson News / Pro Football Rumors / December 18

Bengals, Trey Hendrickson Headed For Offseason Split?

Having undergone core muscle surgery earlier this month, Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson will not return in 2025. Hendrickson hasn’t taken the field since a Week 8 loss to the Jets.