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Dolphins add Brady Cook to practice squad in bye week move
The Miami Dolphins have signed quarterback Brady Cook to their practice squad, days after releasing their third-string passer from the active roster. The move comes following the team’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, dropping them to 0-5 on the year. The Dolphins released Cook from their 53-man roster on Saturday to make space for defensive […]
Miami Dolphins – Stream of Consciousness…no good patterns to be found…YET!
Say it with me: Jeremiah Smith, Jeremiah Smith, Jeremiah Smith OR trade down! That’s it! Say it with me: The Saints actually covered TJ Hockenson and when they tackled him, he got hurt. He didn’t catch all 15 targets thrown to him this week! What a concept! Ok, there was a game on Sunday. I […]
Miami Dolphins’ Most Valuable Player | Week Five | Power
The Miami Dolphins haven’t played a full game of complementary football during the 2026 season. As a result, the team has stumbled out of the gates en route to a 0-5 start. Their latest defeat came on Sunday at home against the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 31-24. It was a close contest, but […]
Miami Dolphins reactions: Tuesday thoughts with The Earl
The Miami Dolphins dropped yet another heartbreaker this week to the Cincinnati Bengals. The good news? They are guaranteed not to lose in week 6. They enter their bye week with plenty of issues to clean up before the deep partof the season. Here are my takeaways from the game. I’M NOT. I’M JUST NOT. […]
Miami Dolphins news: Malik Willis under the microscope
The Miami Dolphins lost to the Cincinnati Bengals this past weekend, dropping them to 0-5 and sending them into their bye week with many questions to answer. The off week will focus on film and adjustments, with the coaching staff hoping to find a way for the team to start winning when they return in […]
Monday Night Football: Buffalo Bills At LA Rams Game Information & Discussion
The AFC East’s first-place Buffalo Bills head west this week to take on the NFC West’s 3rd-place Los Angeles Rams. The 3-1 Bills are coming off a home loss last week to their divisional rival, the New England Patriots. On the other side of the ball, the Rams are coming off a road win over […]
Miami Dolphins will not bench Malik Willis following off week
The Miami Dolphins will not be playing football this weekend — which if you’ve been watching the last five weeks, may be a good thing. Typically, during a bye week, teams will evaluate what they have at each position and decide if changes need to be made. Despite the cries for Miami to make a […]
Fins Up, Fins Down | Winners and losers from Miami Dolphins week five defeat
The Miami Dolphins dropped another heartbreaker on Sunday — losing to the visiting Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 31-24. The team kept it close for much of the afternoon, but ultimately fell short due to the firepower possessed by Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and company, in addition to their own inability to play a […]
The Good, Bad & Ugly from the Miami Dolphins Week 5 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals
The Miami Dolphins welcomed Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Chase Brown and company to Hard Rock Stadium for a clash in sunny South Florida on Sunday — with Jeff Hafley’s squad looking for their first win on the season. Unfortunately for Miami, as the dust settled, the Dolphins fell to their opponent once again — dropping […]
Miami Dolphins news: Reactions, snap grades for Dolphins loss to Bengals in Week 5
The Miami Dolphins lost to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, marking their fifth straight loss to start the 2026 NFL season and heading into bye week still searching for answers. A young team that had shown growth each week regressed against the Bengals and could not keep up for most of the game. The Dolphins […]
Malik Willis frustrated with Miami Dolphins’ offensive struggles
The Miami Dolphins fell to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday by a score of 31-24. One of the main reasons why Miami lost the game was the poor performance of their quarterback, Malik Willis, who had three turnovers — two interceptions and a fumble lost — on the day. Following the defeat, Willis met with […]
Miami Dolphins Discussion: Post-Game Five Takeaways
As always, I write this post-game post before the game, so I have no idea of the outcome, but we want to hear your unfiltered takes on today’s game and the final result. Without knowing the outcome, I hope Miami found a way to take advantage of the Cincinnati Bengals having their top two WRs […]
Bengals vs. Dolphins final score, immediate reactions: Offense cannot get it done
The Miami Dolphins hosted the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5 and were very accommodating to the visitors. Miami’s offense never got out of its own way, turning the ball over three times and converting on only six of 12 third downs. The defense struggled to contain the Bengals’ offense, but the discussion of the day […]
Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins: Game information and live chat
As the Miami Dolphins prepare to host the Cincinnati Bengals this week, they will be hoping to secure their first victory of the season. The Bengals, meanwhile, aim to rebound after last week’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although there was initial uncertainty surrounding the status of wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, both […]
Bengals vs. Dolphins inactive players in Week 5: Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins cleared for game
The Miami Dolphins host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5, looking to pull off the upset for their first win of the year. Early in the week, it appeared the Bengals may come into Sunday’s game without their top two receivers as Ja’Marr Chase worked his way through the concussion protocol and Tee Higgins dealt […]
Bengals vs. Dolphins 2026 Week 5: Online stream, kickoff time, odds, injuries, more
Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season includes the Miami Dolphins hosting the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. This marks the first game Miami has faced a team that had previously lost, after facing the Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Minnesota Vikings in the first four weeks, all of whom […]
NFL predictions: Can Miami Dolphins pull off upset over Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5?
The Miami Dolphins return home on Sunday to face the Cincinnati Bengals. It is a matchup between an 0-4 team that has fans excited for the future and a 2-2 team that is struggling to find the success fans expected this season. The Dolphins, in the first year of a complete franchise reset, are starting […]
Dolphins fan confidence sets new high in Week 5
The Miami Dolphins have started the 2026 season 0-4, but that does not mean the fans do not trust that the team is headed in the right direction. Despite the Week 4 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the team showed growth and development, which are key parts of a rebuild for the league’s youngest roster. […]
Miami Dolphins offensive line review: Tracking the guards in Week 4
The Miami Dolphins fell to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, dropping to 0-4 as they continue navigating a significant roster rebuild. While wins and losses matter, much of the focus in 2026 remains on the development of Miami’s young talent. That is especially true along the offensive line, where rookie left guard Kadyn Proctor and […]
Miami Dolphins Fans: Dolphins Vs Cincinnati Bengals Predictions
With our Miami Dolphins facing off against the Cincinnati Bengals tomorrow, I asked the following question this past week:What are your predictions, bold or otherwise, for the Miami Dolphins’ defense and offense in this coming Sunday’s game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals? Who do you expect to lead the team in key categories like tackles, tackles […]
Dolphins rule out four for Sunday’s game against Bengals
The Miami Dolphins have ruled out four players for their Week 5 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The team will miss starters and key players on offense, defense, and special teams. Can they overcome the losses? Will two players return from the reserve lists by Sunday? The injury lists for both teams were released yesterday […]
Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread & Discussion Vol. 693
Happy Friday, everyone! As we wrap up another long work week, at least for most of us, we would love to hear about your “Victory of the Week.” Whether it’s a big milestone, a professional breakthrough, or a small personal win—related to our Miami Dolphins or life in general—please share your successes, big or small, […]
Miami Dolphins claim former Washington Commanders RB off waivers
The Miami Dolphins will host the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday at Hard Rock stadium, but despite the impending clash against Joe Burrow and company, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan is not done tweaking the team’s roster. On Friday, the Miami Dolphins announced that they had claimed running back Kaytron Allen off waivers. Allen — a 6th […]
Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Three Reasons The Dolphins Can Win, Lose Week 5
The Dolphins had their moments in week 4 to secure their first victory of the season, despite the ugliness of the game. Alas, they were unable to get it done. They have one more contest before their week 6 bye and it happens to be the Cincinnati Bengals. For the first time this season, the […]
Miami Dolphins news: Bengals game preview, injury updates, Malik Willis reflections
The Miami Dolphins are preparing to face the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend, hoping to enter their bye week on a positive note. Miami is 0-4 and looks like a team in the early stages of a complete rebuild. However, they are already showing signs of growth and development, playing better each week. Can they put […]