Dolphins 17–27 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -16.51 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 55.6% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.39 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-3.61 EPA): (5:18) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso (20-R.Jones) at MIA 4. 47-K.Alonso to MIA 19 for 15 yards (65-C.Boling; 66-T.Hopki.

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 27–17 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 14–0 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Andy Dalton
Top passer: Ryan Tannehill
Biggest EPA play: (11:51) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 81-D.Smythe INTERCEPTED by 90-M.John…
Game date: 2018-10-07

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Miami Dolphins 27–17 on 2018-10-07, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 14–0 halftime lead. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +3.39 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Miami Dolphins	14	3	0	0	0	17
Cincinnati Bengals	0	3	24	0	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MIAMiami Dolphins

+1CIN 15

+3MIA 33

CIN 67

+3MIA 2

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 7:28TD
Kenyan Drake
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 22
Score
6-0
(7:28) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 32-K.Drake for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 7:22XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
7-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:40TD
Jaydon Grant
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 79
Score
13-0
(:40) 10-K.Huber punts 50 yards to MIA 29, Center-46-C.Harris. 19-J.Grant pushed ob at CIN 2 for 69 yards (16-C.Core). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 10-K.Huber punts 50 yards to MIA 29, Center-46-C.Harris. 19-J.Grant for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:23XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
14-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:30FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 24
Score
17-0
(9:30) 7-J.Sanders 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 5:12FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 33
Score
17-3
(5:12) 4-R.Bullock 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 15:00TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 18
Score
17-9
(15:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 28-J.Mixon for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-C.Harris].
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 14:54XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
17-10
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 11:51TD
Montrell Johnson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 67
Score
17-16
(11:51) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 81-D.Smythe INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Johnson [99-A.Billings] at MIA 22. 90-M.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 11:43XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
17-17
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 3:33FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
17-20
(3:33) 4-R.Bullock 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:46TD
Sam Hubbard
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 82
Score
17-26
(2:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 18 for 0 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap) [96-C.Dunlap], RECOVERED by CIN-94-S.Hubbard at MIA 19. 94-S.Hubbard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-70-J.James, Offensive Holding, declined.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:37XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
17-27
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +3.39 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
2Frank Gore Jr. · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
3Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
4A. Wilson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
5C.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
6D. Amendola · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
7Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
8Alex Erickson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing

Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+3.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.09 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (-3.61 EPA): (5:18) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso (20-R.Jones) at MIA 4. 47-K.Alonso to MIA 19 for 15 yards (65-C.Boling; 66-T.Hopkins).

Biggest single play (-7.91 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (11:51) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 81-D.Smythe INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Johnson [99-A.Billings] at MIA 22. 90-M.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Ryan Tannehill led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -5.7% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -16.51 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.239	-0.100
Offensive success rate	44.3%	36.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.413	+0.094
Rush EPA/play	+0.046	-0.195
Defensive EPA/play	+0.100	+0.239
Defensive success rate	63.3%	55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -7.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -18.87 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — Kenyan Drake (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q2 7:28)
Miami Dolphins — Jaydon Grant (Q2 0:40)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Andy Dalton pass) (Q4 15:00)
Cincinnati Bengals — Montrell Johnson Jr. (Q4 11:51)
Cincinnati Bengals — Sam Hubbard (Q4 2:46)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q3 9:30)
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q3 5:12)
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q4 3:33)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 22 (Q2 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 32-K.Drake for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 7:22) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 79 (Q2 0:40); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 0:23) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q3 9:30) — (9:30) 7-J.Sanders 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 33 (Q3 5:12) — (5:12) 4-R.Bullock 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 24–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIA 18 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 28-J.Mixon for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-C.Harris].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 14:54) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 67 (Q4 11:51); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 11:43) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 2 (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) 4-R.Bullock 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 82 (Q4 2:46); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 2:37) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 81-D.Smythe INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Johnson [99-A.Billings] at MIA 22. 90-M.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.9% · EPA -7.91]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 18 for 0 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap) [96-C.Dunlap], RECOVERED by CIN-94-S.Hubbard at MIA 19. 94-S.Hubbard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty [WPA -17.4% · EPA -6.32]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:40) — (:40) 10-K.Huber punts 50 yards to MIA 29, Center-46-C.Harris. 19-J.Grant pushed ob at CIN 2 for 69 yards (16-C.Core). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play wa [WPA -13.9% · EPA -6.54]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso (20-R.Jones) at MIA 4. 47-K.Alonso to MIA 19 for 15 yards (65-C.Boling; 66-T.Hopkins). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -3.61]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 3:58) — (3:58) 4-R.Bullock 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-V.Taylor), Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. Penalty on CIN-68-B.Hart, Illegal Formation, declined. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -3.33]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 81-D.Smythe INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Johnson [99-A.Billings] at MIA 22. 90-M.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.9% · EPA -7.91]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:40) — (:40) 10-K.Huber punts 50 yards to MIA 29, Center-46-C.Harris. 19-J.Grant pushed ob at CIN 2 for 69 yards (16-C.Core). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play wa [WPA -13.9% · EPA -6.54]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 18 for 0 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap) [96-C.Dunlap], RECOVERED by CIN-94-S.Hubbard at MIA 19. 94-S.Hubbard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty [WPA -17.4% · EPA -6.32]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso (20-R.Jones) at MIA 4. 47-K.Alonso to MIA 19 for 15 yards (65-C.Boling; 66-T.Hopkins). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -3.61]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 7:28 · CIN 22 · Score 6-0
(7:28) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 32-K.Drake for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 7:22 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:40 · MIA 79 · Score 13-0
(:40) 10-K.Huber punts 50 yards to MIA 29, Center-46-C.Harris. 19-J.Grant pushed ob at CIN 2 for 69 yards (16-C.Core). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play wa
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:23 · CIN 15 · Score 14-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 9:30 · CIN 24 · Score 17-0
(9:30) 7-J.Sanders 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 5:12 · MIA 33 · Score 17-3
(5:12) 4-R.Bullock 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIA 18 · Score 17-9
(15:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 28-J.Mixon for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-C.Harris].
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · MIA 15 · Score 17-10
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 11:51 · CIN 67 · Score 17-16
(11:51) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 81-D.Smythe INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Johnson [99-A.Billings] at MIA 22. 90-M.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 11:43 · MIA 15 · Score 17-17
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 3:33 · MIA 2 · Score 17-20
(3:33) 4-R.Bullock 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:46 · CIN 82 · Score 17-26
(2:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 18 for 0 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap) [96-C.Dunlap], RECOVERED by CIN-94-S.Hubbard at MIA 19. 94-S.Hubbard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:37 · MIA 15 · Score 17-27
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2018-10-07?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in Week 5, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q2: Miami Dolphins 14, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 3, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Cincinnati Bengals 24; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, Cincinnati Bengals 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Drake (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 7:28) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Grant (Q2 0:40) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Johnson (Q4 11:51) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — S. Hubbard (Q4 2:46) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q3 9:30, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 5:12, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 3:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -16.51 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 55.6% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.39 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-3.61 EPA): (5:18) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso (20-R.Jones) at MIA 4. 47-K.Alonso to MIA 19 for 15 yards (65-C.Boling; 66-T.Hopki.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

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