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Dolphins Host Struggling Bengals in Week 5 Clash
11 Oct
Summary
- Dolphins face Bengals in Week 5, seeking to end opponent's streak.
- Miami, NFL's youngest team, shows signs of development.
- Bengals enter Week 5 with a 2-2 record after two losses.
In Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season, the Miami Dolphins are set to host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. This matchup is notable as the Dolphins have primarily faced undefeated teams until now. Cincinnati enters the game with a 2-2 record, aiming to avoid a third consecutive loss.
The Dolphins, distinguished as the NFL's youngest team this year, are demonstrating development week-to-week, a crucial aspect of their projected growth. Last week's competitive performance in a 15-10 loss to the Vikings underscored this progression.
The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, October 11, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The broadcast will be on FOX, with streaming options available via FoxSports.com, the FOX One App, and other services. Radio coverage will be provided across various stations, including the iHeart Radio Network.
FanDuel Sportsbook lists the Bengals as 7-point favorites with a point total of 44.5. The referee for the game will be Brad Rogers. Historically, the Dolphins lead the regular-season head-to-head series 18-9, though the Bengals won their most recent encounter in Week 16 of the 2025 season.
