Cincinnati Bengals improve to 3-2 following win against Dolphins
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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals secured a 31-24 victory over the Miami Dolphins on October 11, improving their record to 3-2, their best start since the 2021 Super Bowl season. The Bengals focused on a stronger running game, achieving a season-high 31 rushing attempts and gaining 119 rushing yards. Despite the win, questions remain about their performance against a struggling Dolphins team. Cincinnati will enter their bye week before facing the Baltimore Ravens on October 25, where they will need to address weaknesses such as a porous defense that allowed 217 rushing yards to Miami.
- •Bengals improve to 3-2 with win over Dolphins
- •Cincinnati rushed for 119 yards after gaining only 23 against Jacksonville
- •Bengals allowed 217 rushing yards to the Dolphins
- •Next game is against the Ravens on October 25
- •Joe Burrow emphasized the need for championship-level play this season
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Bengals OK. Long way from Super Bowl standard | Williams
"Williams: The Bengals are 3-2 for the first time since their 2021 Super Bowl season. But they have a long way to go to reach that standard this season.
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