Final2022 Week 4

Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals, Week 4 2022

Miami Dolphins

Away

15

Cincinnati Bengals

HomeWon

27

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Dolphins393015
Bengals7701327

MIA 15CIN 27 Final

  • Passing leader

    Joe Burrow

    CIN · QB

    20.1PPR pts

    20/31, 287 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Tyreek Hill

    MIA · WR

    25.9PPR pts

    10 REC, 160 YDS

  • Dolphins leader

    Teddy Bridgewater

    MIA · QB

    11.8PPR pts

    14/23, 193 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Defensive playmaker

    Vonn Bell

    CIN

    2 INT, 4 TKL

Bengals 27, Dolphins 15: Cincinnati rallies in the fourth quarter

Cincinnati led 14–12 at halftime and outscored Miami 13–3 after the break to win 27–15. Miami outgained the Bengals 378–371.

The Dolphins went 2-for-10 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Bengals finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 5 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin CIN 0 turnovers
  • +33% third-down rate CIN 53% · MIA 20%
  • +3:10 time of possession CIN 31:35 · MIA 28:25

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Bengals Won

Cincinnati won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Dolphins vs Bengals
DolphinsStatBengals
2Turnovers0
20%Third-down conversion53%
28:25Time of possession31:35
Other team stats
378Total yards371
6.3Yards per play5.9
60Plays63

Scoring Summary

The Bengals scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Dolphins scored one touchdown and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Dolphins vs Bengals
TimeTeamPlayMIACIN
1st quarter
10:19CINJoe Mixon 5-yard TD run Takes leadEvan McPherson XP07
6:05MIAJason Sanders 23-yard FG37
2nd quarter
7:31MIAJason Sanders 48-yard FG67
2:50CINJoe Burrow → Tee Higgins, 59-yard TD Extends leadEvan McPherson XP614
0:09MIATeddy Bridgewater → Chase Edmonds, 7-yard TDXP missed1214
3rd quarter
2:40MIAJason Sanders 20-yard FG Takes lead1514
4th quarter
12:00CINEvan McPherson 19-yard FG Game winner1517
6:13CINEvan McPherson 57-yard FG Extends lead1520
1:52CINJoe Burrow → Hayden Hurst, 2-yard TD Extends leadEvan McPherson XP1527

Fantasy Points: Dolphins vs Bengals, Week 4 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Tyreek HillMIAWR25.9 PTSWR4
  2. Tee HigginsCINWR25.4 PTSWR5
  3. Joe BurrowCINQB20.1 PTSQB11
  4. Joe MixonCINRB17.4 PTSRB14

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Joe BurrowCINQB20.1QB1120/3128720560115.9Start/Sit →
Teddy BridgewaterMIAQB11.8QB2414/2319311111084.1
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB3.4QB338/1411001———52.7Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Tyreek HillMIAWR25.9WR4WR1-1014101600
Tee HigginsCINWR25.4WR5WR———971241Start/Sit →
Joe MixonCINRB17.4RB14RB2461144130
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR12.1WR32WR———64810Start/Sit →
Hayden HurstCINTE11.7TE11TE———43271
Raheem MostertMIARB10.1RB29RB1569032120
Chase EdmondsMIARB10.0RB31RB56032141
Trent SherfieldMIAWR9.5WR39WR———64550
Tyler BoydCINWR7.6WR51WR———52470
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR5.9WR61WR———52390Start/Sit →
Mike GesickiMIATE4.3TE38TE———42230Start/Sit →
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE2.8TE49TE———11180
Samaje PerineCINRB0.0—RB1001000Start/Sit →
River CracraftMIAWR0.0—WR———1000
Devin AsiasiCINTE0.0—TE———1000
Chris EvansCINRB0.0—RB———1000

Fantasy Usage

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Tyreek HillWR60 snaps94%
  2. Jaylen WaddleWR55 snaps86%
  3. Raheem MostertRB46 snaps72%
  4. Durham SmytheTE40 snaps63%
  5. Trent SherfieldWR40 snaps63%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Tyreek Hill39%, 14 targets
  2. Trent Sherfield17%, 6 targets
  3. Jaylen Waddle14%, 5 targets
  4. Mike Gesicki11%, 4 targets
  5. Raheem Mostert8%, 3 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Raheem Mostert68%, 15 carries
  2. Chase Edmonds23%, 5 carries
  3. Teddy Bridgewater5%, 1 carries
  4. Tyreek Hill5%, 1 carries

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

  1. Ja'Marr ChaseWR60 snaps94%
  2. Joe MixonRB53 snaps83%
  3. Tee HigginsWR49 snaps77%
  4. Tyler BoydWR46 snaps72%
  5. Hayden HurstTE36 snaps56%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Tee Higgins28%, 9 targets
  2. Ja'Marr Chase19%, 6 targets
  3. Tyler Boyd16%, 5 targets
  4. Joe Mixon13%, 4 targets
  5. Hayden Hurst13%, 4 targets
  6. Other13%, 4 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Joe Mixon80%, 24 carries
  2. Joe Burrow17%, 5 carries
  3. Samaje Perine3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Tyreek HillMIAWR6094%1439%1
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR6094%619%0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR5586%514%0
Joe MixonCINRB5383%413%24
Tee HigginsCINWR4977%928%0
Raheem MostertMIARB4672%38%15
Tyler BoydCINWR4672%516%0
Durham SmytheMIATE4063%00%0
Trent SherfieldMIAWR4063%617%0
Hayden HurstCINTE3656%413%0
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE3250%13%0
Mike GesickiMIATE2844%411%0
Chase EdmondsMIARB1828%38%5
Devin AsiasiCINTE1625%13%0
Samaje PerineCINRB1219%13%1
River CracraftMIAWR1016%13%0
Mike ThomasCINWR46%00%0
Chris EvansCINRB35%13%0
Trent TaylorCINWR23%00%0
Tanner ConnerMIATE23%00%0
Stanley MorganCINWR12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+10.4Tee Higgins25.4 PTS vs 15.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−4.7Joe Mixon17.4 PTS vs 22.1 xFP
  • Highest expected volume24.0 xFPTyreek Hill25.9 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Tyreek HillMIA · WR25.924.0+1.994%39% tgt—015%1439%
Joe MixonCIN · RB17.422.1−4.783%80% car—02480%413%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB20.116.3+3.8100%31 att—31517%00%
Tee HigginsCIN · WR25.415.0+10.477%28% tgt—000%928%
Raheem MostertMIA · RB10.114.6−4.572%68% car—01568%38%
Teddy BridgewaterMIA · QB11.810.4+1.461%23 att—2315%00%
Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR12.110.0+2.194%19% tgt—000%619%
Trent SherfieldMIA · WR9.510.0−0.563%17% tgt—000%617%
Tyler BoydCIN · WR7.68.8−1.272%16% tgt—100%516%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR5.98.3−2.486%14% tgt—000%514%
Chase EdmondsMIA · RB10.08.2+1.828%23% car—0523%38%
Hayden HurstCIN · TE11.76.7+5.056%13% tgt—000%413%
Mike GesickiMIA · TE4.36.7−2.444%11% tgt—000%411%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB3.45.9−2.539%14 att—1400%00%
Samaje PerineCIN · RB0.02.3−2.319%3% car—013%13%
Chris EvansCIN · RB0.01.7−1.75%3% tgt—000%13%
Devin AsiasiCIN · TE0.01.7−1.725%3% tgt—000%13%
Mitchell WilcoxCIN · TE2.81.7+1.150%3% tgt—000%13%
River CracraftMIA · WR0.01.7−1.716%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Dolphins 36 targets and 22 carries; Bengals 32 targets and 30 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Teddy Bridgewater

MIA · QB · 11.8 pts on 10.4 expected

14 of 23 passing for 193 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 carry for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.4 expected.

Joe Burrow

CIN · QB · 20.1 pts on 16.3 expected

20 of 31 passing for 287 yards, 2 touchdowns; 5 carries for 6 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →

Tyreek Hill Strong role

MIA · WR · 25.9 pts on 24.0 expected

14 targets (39% of the team's), 10 catches for 160 yards; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for -1 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 24.0 expected.

Raheem Mostert Volume, no payoff

MIA · RB · 10.1 pts on 14.6 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 12 yards; 15 carries (68% of the team's) for 69 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.6 expected.

Joe Mixon Volume, no payoff

CIN · RB · 17.4 pts on 22.1 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 13 yards; 24 carries (80% of the team's) for 61 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.1 expected.

Tee Higgins Ran hot

CIN · WR · 25.4 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (28% of the team's), 7 catches for 124 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Tee Higgins →

Trent Sherfield

MIA · WR · 9.5 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (17% of the team's), 4 catches for 55 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.0 expected.

Mitchell Wilcox

CIN · TE · 2.8 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 18 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 1.7 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Raheem Mostert led the backfield with 72% of the snaps after trailing Chase Edmonds before this game.
  • Stock up: Tyreek Hill played 94% of the snaps, up from a 76% season average.
  • Stock up: Trent Sherfield played 63% of the snaps, up from a 44% season average.

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Stock up: Tee Higgins played 77% of the snaps, up from a 61% season average.
  • Stock up: Mitchell Wilcox played 50% of the snaps, up from a 29% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Dolphins defense and Bengals defense
Points allowed toDolphins DBengals D
QBs19.814.3
RBs22.420.0
WRs30.930.8
TEs14.912.4

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Cincinnati opened at 62% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Bengals win probability

Bengals win probability by game minuteBengals started at 62%, stood at 66% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +18Mixon 5-yd TD run61% → 80%Q1 10:19
  2. +22Burrow → Higgins, 59-yd TD63% → 85%Q2 2:50
  3. −19Bridgewater → Edmonds, 7-yd TD85% → 66%Q2 0:09
  4. +19McPherson 19-yd FG49% → 68%Q4 12:00
  5. +18McPherson 57-yd FG71% → 89%Q4 6:13

Swing in Bengals win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Dolphins vs Bengals
Miami DolphinsMeasureCincinnati Bengals
60Plays63
63%Pass rate52%
7.7Yds / dropback9.2
3.9Yds / carry2.2
2/10Third downs8/15

Efficiency edge Cincinnati ran 3 more plays and gained 1.5 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • MIA Hill 39% · Sherfield 17% · Waddle 14%
  • CIN Higgins 28% · Chase 19% · Boyd 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Dolphins vs Bengals
ResultMIACIN
Touchdowns13
Field goals32
Punts34
Turnovers20
Turnovers on downs11
Missed field goals10

CIN turnover edge: +2

  • The Bengals opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CINQ1 15:009754:41Touchdown
MIAQ1 10:199704:14Field goal
CINQ1 6:056142:29Punt
MIAQ1 3:364202:30Interception
CINQ1 1:0610475:27Downs
MIAQ2 10:398463:08Field goal
CINQ2 7:31350:53Punt
MIAQ2 6:384242:16Missed FG
CINQ2 4:223581:32Touchdown
MIAQ2 2:509752:41Touchdown
CINQ2 0:091-10:09End of half
MIAQ3 15:003-51:30Punt
CINQ3 13:30583:19Punt
MIAQ3 10:11382:10Punt
CINQ3 8:014201:43Punt
MIAQ3 6:187883:38Field goal
CINQ3 2:409745:40Field goal
MIAQ4 12:00382:11Punt
CINQ4 9:498333:36Field goal
MIAQ4 6:138523:08Interception
CINQ4 3:055451:13Touchdown
MIAQ4 1:526300:59Downs
CINQ4 0:532-20:53End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Dolphins vs Bengals Head-to-Head

The Dolphins and Bengals first met in 1968 and have played 27 times since.

All-time series
18–9Dolphins lead, 27 meetings since 1968
Postseason
1–0Dolphins won in 1973
Largest Dolphins win
37–131991
Largest Bengals win
45–212025

Since 2021

2–0 Bengals lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Bengals win, D = Dolphins win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 5 Bengals at Dolphins Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Dolphins vs Bengals
DolphinsStatBengals
9-8Record12-4
23.4Points per game26.1
364.5Yards per game360.5
6.1Yards per play5.5
23.5Points allowed per game20.1
337.8Yards allowed per game335.7

Dolphins vs Bengals Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
CIN −4Bengals covered by 8
Total
49Under: 42 points scored (by 7)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Bengals26.527+0.5
Dolphins22.515−7.5

The Bengals beat their implied total and the Dolphins fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Miami Dolphins

Against the spread
3–1
Over/under
1–3
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS as underdog
2–1
ATS on the road
1–1

Cincinnati Bengals

Against the spread
2–2
Over/under
0–4
ATS as favorite
2–2
ATS at home
1–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Dolphins vs Bengals Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 5 in Miami. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Dolphins vs Bengals Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Dolphins vs Bengals Week 4 game?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Miami Dolphins 27–15 in Week 4 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH, on September 29, 2022. See the Bengals' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Dolphins vs Bengals?

The final score was Bengals 27, Dolphins 15. The Bengals led 14–12 at halftime, and the second half went Dolphins 3, Bengals 13.

What happened in the Dolphins vs Bengals game?

Cincinnati led 14–12 at halftime and outscored Miami 13–3 after the break to win 27–15. Miami outgained the Bengals 378–371. Tyreek Hill led all players with 10 catches for 160 yards, plus a carry for -1 rushing yards. The Dolphins committed 2 turnovers, the Bengals none.

What was the game-winning score in Dolphins vs Bengals?

Evan McPherson's 19-yard field goal with 12:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bengals a 17–15 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Dolphins vs Bengals?

Tyreek Hill led the game with 25.9 PPR fantasy points, the WR4 of Week 4, on 10 catches for 160 yards, plus a carry for -1 rushing yards. Tee Higgins was next with 25.4 (WR5).

Who led Dolphins vs Bengals in passing, rushing and receiving?

Joe Burrow (CIN) led all passers with 20 of 31 for 287 yards and 2 touchdowns. Raheem Mostert (MIA) led in rushing with 15 carries for 69 yards. Tyreek Hill (MIA) led in receiving with 10 catches for 160 yards.

How many fantasy points did Tyreek Hill score against the Bengals?

Tyreek Hill scored 25.9 points in PPR leagues, 20.9 in half-PPR and 15.9 in standard scoring against the Bengals in Week 4 of the 2022 season, on 10 catches for 160 yards, plus a carry for -1 rushing yards. He drew 39% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Bengals?

Tee Higgins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 25.4 PPR points on 15.0 xFP (+10.4). Joe Mixon fell furthest short, with 17.4 points on 22.1 xFP (−4.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Bengals beat the Dolphins?

The Bengals beat the Dolphins 27–15 because they won the turnover battle 2–0. Evan McPherson's 19-yard field goal put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Dolphins vs Bengals record?

The Dolphins lead the all-time series 18–9 across 27 meetings since 1968, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Dolphins and Bengals last play before this game?

Before Week 4 of 2022, they last met in the 2020 season on December 6, 2020, when the Dolphins beat the Bengals 19–7.

Have the Dolphins and Bengals met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1973 playoffs. The Dolphins are 1–0 against the Bengals in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Dolphins vs Bengals?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bengals −4, making the Cincinnati Bengals 4-point favorites, with a closing total of 49. That implied about 26.5 points for the Bengals and 22.5 for the Dolphins.

Did Dolphins vs Bengals go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 49, and the teams combined for 42 points, 7 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Dolphins vs Bengals?

The Bengals covered by 8 against the closing line of Bengals −4. The final margin was 12 points.