Joe Burrow throws four touchdowns as Bengals hold off Dolphins 31-24

Cincinnati improved behind Burrow’s efficient passing, two Jordan Battle interceptions and another steady game from kicker Evan McPherson.

Summary

• Cincinnati defeated Miami 31-24.
• Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes.
• Jordan Battle recorded two interceptions.

Cincinnati holds off Miami

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-24 on October 11, keeping control late after Miami threatened to close the gap. Reuters and the Bengals’ official recap agree on the score and Joe Burrow’s four touchdown passes. Cincinnati did not need a huge yardage total from its quarterback because it finished drives efficiently and created extra possessions on defense. ^{[1] [2]}

Burrow makes the red-zone chances count

Burrow completed 23 of 32 passes for 190 yards and four touchdowns. Ja’Marr Chase caught six passes for 77 yards and one score, remaining the offense’s most productive receiver. The relatively modest passing-yard total understates the value of the completions: Cincinnati repeatedly converted scoring opportunities and avoided the kind of late turnover that would have allowed Miami to tie the game. ^{[1] [2]}

Battle produces two takeaways

Safety Jordan Battle intercepted two passes, giving the Bengals’ defense its biggest impact plays. Miami generated enough offense to score 24 points but could not overcome those lost possessions. Cincinnati also benefited from Evan McPherson’s consistency; the kicker extended his club record to 22 consecutive made field goals when called upon. ^{[1] [2]}

Dolphins remain winless

The loss dropped Miami to 0-5, making execution under pressure the immediate concern. The Dolphins remained within one score but could not recover the possessions lost to interceptions. Cincinnati leaves with a win built on four touchdown passes, defensive takeaways and reliable kicking. Those are repeatable strengths, though the Bengals will still want more sustained yardage so future games do not depend on near-perfect red-zone efficiency. The game ultimately rewarded the team that protected the ball when each possession became more valuable. ^{[1] [2]}

Reporting sources

1. Reuters · Joe Burrow throws 4 TDs as Bengals hold off Dolphins ↗October 11, 2026
2. Cincinnati Bengals · Bengals-Dolphins recap, notes and stats ↗October 11, 2026

This article follows our editorial standards. To report an error, see our corrections policy.