Zac Taylor says Bengals are exhausted after record heat in Miami
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals faced the Miami Dolphins in extreme heat during an October game, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees at kickoff, marking it as the hottest road game in franchise history. Head coach Zac Taylor reported that the players felt "dead tired" following the match. He mentioned players required IVs for hydration, and the intense conditions took their toll on the team. The Bengals now prepare for a bye week before an upcoming AFC North matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in 14 days.
- •Bengals played Dolphins in 90-degree heat.
- •Players received IVs to stay hydrated during the game.
- •Zac Taylor noted it was the hottest October game in Dolphins' stadium history.
- •Bengals have a bye week before facing Ravens in 14 days.
- •Team coping with injuries and tight games this season.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Zac Taylor says Bengals are dead tired after playing Dolphins in hottest road game in franchise history
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