The Miami Dolphins defeated the New Orleans Saints 21-17, securing their third consecutive win. With this victory, the Dolphins improved their season record to 5-7, while the Saints fell to 2-10. Miami's offense was boosted by the return of right tackle Austin Jackson and tight end Darren Waller from injuries.

The Dolphins only needed three plays to respond to the Bengals' touchdown and tie the game up. Two plays after Quinn Ewers connected with Jaylen Waddle for a 16-yard gain, Achane made a Bengals defender miss and outran the rest of the Cincinnati defense for a 48-yard rushing touchdown.

Statistically, the Buccaneers have a strong advantage over the Dolphins in terms of turnovers and points scored off of them in 2025, but on Sunday that may depend on how much pressure they can put on

The Miami Dolphins host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16 of the NFL regular season in a 1 p.m. kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium. Dolphins franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was demoted to third string this week and rookie Quinn Ewers was elevated to starter. Zach Wilson will serve as Ewers' backup.

The Miami Dolphins fell 45–21 to the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium. After a back-and-forth first half, Cincinnati pulled away after intermission, capitalizing on early second-half momentum.

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The Dolphins may be eliminated from NFL postseason play depending on what happens Saturday in other NFL action.

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