A Miami Dolphins fan holds a sign for quarterback Quinn Ewers before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa (1), Zach Wilson (0) and Quinn Ewers (14) are seen prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers (14) takes the field as the starter against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers (14) passes under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle T.J. Slaton Jr. (98), Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington (6) celebrates a touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) runs for a touchdown past Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27), Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins tight end Greg Dulcich (85) is stopped by three Cincinnati Bengals defenders, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers (14) takes the field as the starter against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) stands on the sideline during a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers (14) passes under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle T.J. Slaton Jr. (98), Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
An unhappy Miami Dolphins fan watches near the end of a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins guard Daniel Brunskill (64) reacts after a Cincinnati Bengals score, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers (14) and running back De'Von Achane (28) celebrate a touchdown run, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel argues with officials during a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) breaks free from Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone (22) to run for a touchdown, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel takes the field for a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) runs for a touchdown past Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27), Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1), quarterback Quinn Ewers (14) and running back Jaylen Wright (5) watch as the Cincinnati Bengals march down the field, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9), Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) makes a catch for a first down against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) runs onto the field as a backup against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins cheerleaders perform in the Christmas spirit during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers (14) handles a snap against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) signs a jersey before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington (6) stands in a huddle in the tunnel before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer Dan Marino, Tom Garfinkel and owner Stephen Ross look on near empty seats during a fourth-quarter loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) comes off the field after a Cincinnati Bengals score, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (5) runs for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers (14) walks off the field after a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, right, runs off the field after a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins quarterbacks Quinn Ewers (14) and Zach Wilson (0) watch as the Cincinnati Bengals march down the field, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins fans begin to file out of their seats during the third quarter of a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) takes the field before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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A Miami Dolphins fan holds a sign for quarterback Quinn Ewers before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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The Miami Dolphins (6-9) struggled in the second half as rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers lost his first NFL start to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. After a competitive first half, the game slipped away as Joe Burrow led Cincinnati to 35 unanswered points at Hard Rock Stadium. View photos of Ewers under center, the Dolphins’ defensive efforts against Burrow in the 45-21 defeat.
