
Analysis of the Week 5 NFL matchup between the Bengals and Dolphins, including injury reports and prediction market odds.
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The Cincinnati Bengals enter Week 5 with a 2-2 record, while the Miami Dolphins are 0-4. The game is scheduled to take place at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Cincinnati Bengals will hope for an opportunity to move up in the standings when they visit Hard Rock Stadium to face the struggling Miami Dolphins in Week 5 of the NFL season. The Bengals enter Sunday's action in last place in the AFC North at 2-2, but they should feel good about their chances against the Dolphins, who many consider the league's worst team. Fans need to jump on the latest Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS to get a $25 trading bonus when they deposit $10 at one of the best prediction market apps and make predictions for Cincinnati vs. Miami. Get started at Polymarket with the promo code CBSSPORTS:
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Bengals vs. Dolphins predictions on Polymarket
Bengals to win: 74%
Dolphins to win: 26%
Bengals to win by more than 6.5 points: Yes 52%, No 49%
More than 43.5 points: Yes 50%, No 50%
Bengals to win: 74%
Cincinnati got good news on Friday when star wide reciever Ja'Marr Chase returned to practice, a potential prelude to Chase playing on Sunday. The Bengals are 40-27 when both Burrow and Chase play. Also in Cincinnati's favor is that 0-4 Miami is severely lacking in offensive talent following a series of offseason departures. The team is clearly aiming to stock up in the NFL Draft and also recently lost excellent running back De'Von Achane to injury.
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Dolphins to win: 26%
Both Chase and Tee Higgins carried injuries this week and could be limited factors on Sunday if they suit up. Both are questionable. That would deprive Joe Burrow of constant access to his two most important weapons. Both seem to be trending in the right direction but may not be operating at full capacity on Sunday. That being said, the talent disparity between these teams is notable. Trade on Polymarket with the promo code CBSSPORTS and get a $25 trading bonus:
Bengals to win by more than 6.5 points: Yes 52%, No 49%
This could largely come down to how many snaps Chase and Higgins are able to play. The Dolphins have scored just four offensive touchdowns this season and now have to play without Achane, their best offensive weapon. That being said, Miami has actually produced middle-of-the-road defense and could turn this into a rock fight if the Bengals' star wideouts are limited.
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More than 43.5 points: Yes 50%, No 50%
Again, much will hinge on Chase and Higgins -- and whether the Dolphins can muster up some offense. The latter could be a tall order based on how the first four games of Miami's season have gone. Miami has allowed 25.3 points per game while Cincinnati has allowed 21.3.
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