Burrow's Bengals Dominate Dolphins, Clinch Playoff Elimination

The Cincinnati Bengals decisively defeated the Miami Dolphins 45-21, showcasing a dominant performance led by quarterback Joe Burrow. Burrow, who had been shut out in his previous outing, rebounded with 309 passing yards and four touchdowns, significantly impacting the game before being replaced late. His performance helped the Bengals secure a substantial victory.

Chase Brown emerged as a standout player, scoring three touchdowns within the third quarter alone, including a rushing touchdown and two receiving scores from Burrow. Other offensive contributors included Ja'Marr Chase with nine receptions for 109 yards and Tee Higgins with a notable touchdown grab. Former Dolphin Mike Gesicki also found the end zone against his former team.

For the Miami Dolphins, rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers made his first career start, leading two scoring drives in the first half. However, he also threw two interceptions in the second half as the team faltered. Ewers completed 20 of 30 passes for 260 yards, but the team's playoff hopes had already been extinguished prior to this contest.