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Local 12 Digital Sports Columnist and Editor Richard Skinner was joined by Mike Petraglia from CLNS media to analyze the Cincinnati Bengals victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.=====================MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Joe Burrow rebounded from his first time being shut out to throw for 309 yards and four touchdowns as the Cincinnati Bengals routed the Miami Dolphins 45-21 on Sunday.Miami (6-9) and Cincinnati (5-10) were both eliminated from playoff contention last week, but the teams insisted they were still motivated for the final three games of the season.It appeared that way in the first half. Cincinnati held a 17-14 halftime lead before blowing the game open with 28 points off four straight Dolphins turnovers.Burrow carved up Miami's defense, completing 25 of 32 throws with a 146.5 passer rating before being replaced by veteran Joe Flacco early in the fourth quarter. Two of Burrow's touchdown passes went to running back Chase Brown, from 9 and 5 yards out. Brown, who finished with 66 yards rushing and 43 receiving, also had a 12-yard touchdown run. All of Brown's TDs came in the third, making him the first player this season with three scores in a single quarter.Ja’Marr Chase caught nine passes for 109 yards. Tee Higgins had an athletic 9-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter. And former Dolphin Mike Gesicki added a 17-yard TD before doing the Griddy front of his old team.In the first start of his career, Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers led two scoring drives before throwing a pair of interceptions as Miami unrivaled in the second half for the second straight week.Ewers, who completed 20 of 30 passes for 260 yards, was named Miami's starter earlier this week. The embattled Tua Tagovailoa was benched following last week's poor performance at Pittsburgh, in which he threw his league-leading 15th interception.Ewers, a seventh-round pick out of Texas, has hardly taken any first-team practice reps, instead running the scout team most of the season. That didn't matter much to coach Mike McDaniel, who indicated his standard has not been met from the quarterback position and felt Ewers could provide a spark.Ewers got off to a strong start Sunday. He was 10 of 12 in the first half and was decisive and effective on play-action.Tagovailoa, who led the league in passing in 2023 but has not played up to the four-year, $212.4 million contract extension signed in 2024, was Miami's emergency third quarterback behind Ewers and veteran Zach Wilson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.Those topics include:*Bengals fail to clear snow off of seats at Paycor Stadium*Zac Taylor wouldn't confirm how many years are left on his current deal with the Bengals*The Bengals are unlikely to make any coaching/front office changes for next season*Football pick 'em*College Football Playoff preview*Jizzle James returns to Cincinnati basketball*College basketball roundup featuring Cincinnati, Xavier, Northern Kentucky, and Kentucky*#AskSkinnyAnythingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 Digital Sports Columnist and Editor Richard Skinner was joined by Mike Petraglia from CLNS media to analyze the Cincinnati Bengals loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.Those topics include:*Crosstown Shootout preview*College basketball roundup with Kentucky and Northern Kentucky*Can Bengals make the playoffs with Burrow back? *Is the Bengals' defense actually improved? *Ohio State beats Michigan*Kentucky hires a new head football coach*Football pick 'em*#AskSkinnyAnythingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 Digital Sports Columnist and Editor Richard Skinner was joined by Mike Petraglia from CLNS media to analyze the Cincinnati Bengals loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.Those topics include:*Crosstown Shootout preview*College basketball roundup with Kentucky and Northern Kentucky*Can Bengals make the playoffs with Burrow back? *Is the Bengals' defense actually improved? *Ohio State beats Michigan*Kentucky hires a new head football coach*Football pick 'em*#AskSkinnyAnythingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.Those topics include:Joe Burrow is expected to play on Thanksgiving nightJa'Marr Chase apologizes for spitting on Jalen RamseyCollege football roundup featuring Cincinnati, Ohio State, and KentuckyFootball pick 'emCollege basketball roundup featuring Cincinnati, Xavier, and Northern Kentucky#AskSkinnyAnythingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 Digital Sports Columnist and Editor Richard Skinner was joined by Mike Petraglia from CLNS media to analyze the Cincinnati Bengals loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.Those topics include:Joe Burrow fully participates in practice - will he play this week?Thoughts on Ja'Marr Chase spitting on Jalen RamseyCollege football roundup featuring Cincinnati, Ohio State, and KentuckyFootball pick 'emCollege basketball roundup featuring Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Xavier#AskSkinnyAnythingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 Digital Sports Columnist and Editor Richard Skinner was joined by Mike Petraglia from CLNS media to analyze the Cincinnati Bengals loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.Those topics include:College basketball breakdown featuring Kentucky vs Louisville, Cincinnati vs Dayton, Xavier's struggles, NKU's Tennessee road swingJoe Burrow is back to practice for the BengalsCollege football roundup featuring Kentucky and Ohio StateFootball pick 'emPicking the Reds 2026 Hall of Fame class#AskSkinnyAnythingHit up Richard Skinner on Twitter/X at @Local12Skinny and Rick Broering at @RickBroeringSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.Those topics include:Breaking down the Bengals' decisions at the trade deadlineCollege football roundup featuring Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Ohio StateFootball pick 'emCollege basketball roundup featuring Cincinnati, Xavier, Kentucky, and NKU#AskSkinnyAnythingHit up Richard Skinner on Twitter/X at @Local12Skinny and Rick Broering at @RickBroeringSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.Those topics include:2025-26 College Basketball preview for Kentucky, Cincinnati, Xavier, & Northern KentuckyWill anybody be held accountable for the Bengals' failures in the draft and the defensive rebuild? College football roundup featuring Cincinnati and KentuckyFootball pick 'em#AskSkinnyAnythingHit up Richard Skinner on Twitter/X at @Local12Skinny and Rick Broering at @RickBroeringSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 Digital Sports Columnist and Editor Richard Skinner was joined by Mike Petraglia from CLNS media to analyze the Cincinnati Bengals loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.Those topics include:Following up on Joe Flacco's big performance on Thursday Night FootballWill Bengals look to make a trade on defense? College football roundup featuring Cincinnati and Ohio StateFootball pick 'emCollege basketball exhibition roundup featuring Cincinnati, Xavier, and NKU#AskSkinnyAnythingHit up Richard Skinner on Twitter/X at @Local12Skinny and Rick Broering at @RickBroeringSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 Digital Sports Columnist and Editor Richard Skinner was joined by Mike Petraglia from CLNS media to analyze the Cincinnati Bengals victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.Those topics include:Steelers coach Mike Tomlin's comments on Joe Flacco tradeFlacco's performance at Green Bay adds hope for Bengals fansBengals defensive issuesCollege football roundup featuring Cincinnati and Ohio StateFootball pick 'emCincinnati basketball suffers injury setback#AskSkinnyAnythingHit up Richard Skinner on Twitter/X at @Local12Skinny and Rick Broering at @RickBroeringSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 Digital Sports Columnist and Editor Richard Skinner was joined by Mike Petraglia from CLNS media to analyze the Cincinnati Bengals loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.Those topics include:Bengals add Joe Flacco and plan to start him SundayDoes Joe Flacco make the Bengals better?Can the Bengals hang around until Joe Burrow gets back with Flacco?College football roundup featuring Cincinnati, Ohio State, and Kentucky Football pick 'em#AskSkinnyAnythingHit up Richard Skinner on Twitter/X at @Local12Skinny and Rick Broering at @RickBroeringSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local 12 Digital Sports Columnist and Editor Richard Skinner was joined by Mike Petraglia from CLNS media to analyze the Cincinnati Bengals loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.