Bengals Dominate Dolphins 45-21 in Miami Showdown

In a dominant performance, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Miami Dolphins 45-21 at Hard Rock Stadium. Joe Burrow led the charge with an impressive 309 yards passing and four touchdown passes, showcasing his accuracy by completing 25 of 32 attempts with only seven incompletions, according to Deadspin.

Tee Higgins, back from concussion protocol, made a significant impact with a 35-yard reception and a nine-yard touchdown catch, helping to set the offensive tone early in the game, as reported by Cleveland.com.

Chase Brown also shined with three total touchdowns, including two receiving scores, contributing to the Bengals' highest-scoring game of the season as stated by Cincy Jungle. The Bengals scored 21 points off three turnovers from the Dolphins, who were led by rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers, making his first start after Tua Tagovailoa was benched.

Ewers struggled in the second half, throwing two interceptions and finishing with a 66.0 passer rating, as per the Miami Herald. Meanwhile, DeVon Achane had a notable 48-yard touchdown run for Miami, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bengals' offensive onslaught.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor expressed relief at having a full complement of weapons, stating that the team had shown their potential when all pieces were in place, highlighting Higgins' ability to change defensive strategies with his playmaking, as noted in coverage from Cleveland.com.

The Bengals, with this victory, aim to build momentum toward the end of the season and evaluate their roster ahead of the offseason, as indicated by Cincy Jungle.