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The Cincinnati Bengals are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Miami Dolphins in a Week 5 AFC matchup.
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Cincinnati enters Sunday’s game with a 2-2 record after losing at home to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4.
In their loss to the Jaguars, Joe Burrow led the way for the Bengals as he recorded 428 passing yards, one passing touchdown and two interceptions while Tee Higgins added 157 receiving yards.
The Bengals will try to bounce back Sunday as they face off against a struggling Dolphins team on the road.
Miami enters Sunday’s contest with an 0-4 record after losing on the road to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4.
Ollie Gordon II led the way for the Dolphins in their loss to the Vikings as he ended the game with 100 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown while Malik Willis recorded 85 passing yards.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Bengals Injury Report: Will Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins Play?
The Bengals have six players listed on their injury report, including wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Higgins.
Cincinnati has listed Chase as questionable due to a concussion that he suffered in Week 4 and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season.
Injury report for #CINatMIA
🔗: https://t.co/FDXwaUsHaipic.twitter.com/d5zwyKeygV
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) October 9, 2026
The Bengals have also listed Higgins as questionable and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season with groin and neck injuries.
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If either Chase or Higgins is sidelined Sunday, Chase Brown, Mike Gesicki, Dohnte Meyers and Mitchell Tinsley could all be in line for increased roles.
Wide receiver Colbie Young (knee), safety Bryan Cook (ankle) and linebacker Swayze Bozeman (groin) have also been listed as questionable while safety Kyle Dugger has been ruled out due to a quad injury.
Dolphins Injury Report: Will Caleb Douglas Play?
The Dolphins have eight players listed on their injury report, including wide receiver Caleb Douglas.
Miami has ruled out Douglas due to an ankle injury as the rookie will miss his third consecutive contest.
Injury report: Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas is OUT.
Kenneth Grant, Storm Duck QUESTIONABLE to be activated off IR, PUP, respectively.
Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins among Cincy players QUESTIONABLE.
Rob Beal, Reese Taylor, Justin Joly also OUT for Miami. pic.twitter.com/TSfdltOKGw
— David Furones (@DavidFurones_) October 9, 2026
With Douglas sidelined once again, Chris Bell and Kevin Coleman could both continue to have increased roles alongside Malik Washington.
The Dolphins have also ruled out EDGE Rob Beal Jr. (hamstring), tight end Justin Joly (concussion) and cornerback Reese Taylor (quad).
Cornerback Storm Duck (knee), defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (toe), linebacker Jackson Woodard (ankle) and running back Jaylen Wright (foot) have all been listed as questionable.
Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Bengals and Dolphins from Hard Rock Stadium at 1 p.m. ET on FOX in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.
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This story was originally published October 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM.