Maybe the Miami Dolphins (0-4) are making legitimate progress in this first year under a new regime.
Head coach Jeff Hafley mentioned that the idea that the Chiefs game was a one-possession battle for much of it and how nip-and-tuck the game in Minnesota appeared on the scoreboard are surface-level indicators that reveal the progress on the long road of the rebuild.
The next stop on that road for the winless Dolphins is back at Hard Rock Stadium, where the Cincinnati Bengals will pay a visit on Sunday, Oct. 11. The Bengals (2-2) are coming off a home loss to the Jaguars, and have a pair of major questions for their offense. Superstar receiver Ja'Marr Chase suffered a concussion during Sunday's loss, so his availability is unknown. Meanwhile, Tee
Higgins, one of the better No. 2 receivers in the NFL, suffered a leg/groin injury late in the loss and his status is also unknown.
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Here's when the Dolphins and Bengals square off this week.
Dolphins NFL schedule: Miami's next game
The Miami Dolphins host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in their Week 5 game. The game will air on Fox with streaming options including Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Dolphins vs Bengals announcers
Eric Collins will be the play-by-play announcer for the Dolphins-Bengals game on Fox. The analyst will be former Pro Bowl offensive lineman Mark Schlereth.
What time is the Dolphins vs Eagles game?
The Dolphins and Bengals kick off at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Dolphins vs Bengals prediction
The Dolphins are better at running the ball than the Bengals, but Miami still only averages just over 11 points a game through the first four weeks of the season. That hurdle, a steeper climb without injured running back De'Von Achane, is probably still too tall to climb.
Prediction: Bengals 30, Dolphins 10
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This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: When is Dolphins vs Bengals? Time, date, TV, prediction for Week 5 game
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