Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Bengals Visit Winless Dolphins as Chase and Higgins Remain Uncertain
The Cincinnati Bengals are going to play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
The Bengals have lost their last two games and want to win again.
Their quarterback, Joe Burrow, may not have his two best receivers, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, because they are hurt.
The team says both players are day to day, so their game status is uncertain.
Burrow has practiced with other receivers in case Chase and Higgins cannot play.
Miami has lost all four games so far, but its defense has been improving.
The Dolphins hope to get their first win of the season.
The game is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Eastern on FOX.
Cincinnati (2-2) visits Miami (0-4) on Sunday as the Bengals try to end a two-game losing streak.
Ja'Marr Chase is recovering from a concussion and Tee Higgins is dealing with a groin injury; both are day to day.
If both receivers are unavailable, Joe Burrow would play without either of his top two targets for the first time since 2021.
Miami has improved defensively, allowing 3.6 yards per carry and recording four sacks against Minnesota last week.
The Dolphins are seeking their first win and trying to avoid an 0-5 start.
- Who
- The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins; Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have uncertain status for Cincinnati.
- What
- The Bengals visit the Dolphins while trying to end a two-game losing streak; Miami is seeking its first win.
- When
- Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT.
- Where
- Miami Gardens, Florida.
- Why
- Cincinnati is looking to snap its losing streak, while Miami aims to earn its first win and avoid an 0-5 start.
Bengals' outlook
Dolphins' outlook
Cincinnati's receivers
Bengals' outlook
The Bengals could be without Chase and Higgins, but coach Zac Taylor said the team has other receivers prepared and Burrow has practiced with them.
Dolphins' outlook
Miami faces a possible opportunity against a Bengals passing game missing both of its top receivers, although their availability remains undecided.
Miami's defensive progress
Bengals' outlook
Cincinnati must face a defense that has improved against the run and recorded four sacks against Minnesota.
Dolphins' outlook
Coach Jeff Hafley said the Dolphins are improving in communication, execution and physicality, and described winning as the next step.
- Records
- Bengals 2-2; Dolphins 0-4.
- Kickoff and broadcast
- Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, on FOX.
- Bengals receiver injuries
- Chase has a concussion; Higgins has a groin injury. Coach Zac Taylor described both as day to day.
- Dolphins rushing defense
- Miami ranks sixth in the NFL, allowing 3.6 yards per carry.
- Recent results
- Cincinnati lost to Jacksonville 22-17; Miami lost to Minnesota 15-10.
- Last meeting
- Cincinnati beat Miami 45-21 on Dec. 21, 2025, in Miami Gardens.
- Series record
- Miami leads 18-9.