Bengals hold off Dolphins for 31-24 victory as Zac Taylor expresses frustration

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Bengals hold off Dolphins for 31-24 victory as Zac Taylor expresses frustration
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The Cincinnati Bengals halted a two-game losing streak with a 31-24 win against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026. Despite the victory, coach Zac Taylor voiced dissatisfaction with the team's performance, citing issues such as personal fouls and red-zone fumbles. Quarterback Joe Burrow completed 23 of 32 passes for 190 yards and four touchdowns. The Bengals improved to a 3-2 record, while the Dolphins remain winless. Cincinnati will benefit from a bye week before facing the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7.

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  • •Bengals improve to 3-2; Dolphins remain winless.
  • •Joe Burrow throws four touchdown passes in the win.
  • •Zac Taylor highlights areas needing improvement.
  • •Bengals face the Ravens after their bye week.
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  • 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals’ Zac Taylor doesn’t sound happy at all despite beating Dolphins
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Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals stopped their two-game skid after disposing of the Miami Dolphins, 31-24 , at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. They improved to 3-2 and kept the Dolphins winless. The Bengals held on to the win after getting outscored by the Dolphins, 14-3, in the fourth quarter. Miami pulled within seven points with 45 seconds […] The post Bengals’ Zac Taylor doesn’t sound happy at all despite beating Dolphins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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