Previewing Bengals/Dolphins matchup – The Splash Zone 12/20/25

Previewing Bengals/Dolphins matchup – The Splash Zone 12/20/25
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The last time the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals met was back in 2022. If you remember, that was the game where Tua Tagovailoa suffered that scary looking concussion. We fast forward to now and Tua will be serving as QB3 while Quinn Ewers gets his first NFL start at quarterback. With the Dolphins out of playoff contention, it’s actually going to be nice to see someone different at quarterback as Tua was abysmal this season. Ewers gets a pretty bad Bengals defense to play against, so let’s see what he can do.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Setting the Stage for the Week 16 Dolphins-Bengals Matchup Breaking down all the details for the Miami Dolphins-Cincinnati Bengals matchup at Hard Rock Stadium


Mike McDaniel

Mike McDaniel’s job security, Denver’s built-in advantage and what sources are saying around the NFL Why the Dolphins are leaning toward continuity, how Denver’s built-in advantage could shape the playoffs and what sources are saying as the season winds down.

Mike McDaniel used one word to explain what he needs from the Dolphins’ QB — and it guarantees an entertaining offense for better or worse Expect Miami’s offense to be entertaining one way or another on Sunday.

Miami Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel sees signs that Quinn Ewers is ready Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel met with reporters for the final time before this weekend’s game against the visiting Cincinnati Bengals.

Dolphins’ Fitzpatrick won’t play vs. Bengals; McDaniel responds to Tua-Ramsey Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who sustained a calf injury late in Monday night’s 28-15 loss at Pittsburgh, won’t play Sunday against Cincinnati, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday.


Dolphins Quarterbacks

Gunslinging rookie Quinn Ewers prepared for first Miami Dolphins start The first professional pass of Quinn Ewers’ Miami Dolphins career was nearly intercepted. The second pass was completed for a loss. The third snap was fumbled.

What Should We Expect From Quinn Ewers’ 1st Start? The Miami Dolphins officially named rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers the starter for Sunday’s Week 16 game versus the Cincinnati Bengals.

Should Dolphins Go the Wilson Route with Tua or Osweiler or Neither? The Miami Dolphins will have a tough decision to make regarding QB Tua Tagovailoa after the season

What History Suggests Ewers Debut Will Look Like The rookie seventh-round pick is set to make his first NFL start against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday

Breaking Down Veteran QB Options for Dolphins if They Move on From Tua The Tua Tagovailoa era might be over in Miami. What free agent and trade options could the team explore this offseason?

Lack of Foresight Got Dolphins to this Point The Tua Tagovailoa benching is the latest symptom of a major problem afflicting the Miami Dolphins


Dolphins 2025 Season

5 Biggest Reasons the Dolphins Didn’t Make the Playoffs It’s another year without a playoff appearence for the Miami Dolphins.

Dolphins’ rookie draft class unspectacular but gaining valuable experience When rookie...