Dolphins vs. Bengals Injury Report – Week 16, 2025

The Miami Dolphins (6-8) will be monitoring 15 players on the injury report, including De'Von Achane, as they prepare for their Sunday, Dec. 21 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals (4-10) at Hard Rock Stadium, which starts at 1 p.m. ET.

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Bengals vs. Dolphins Game Info

• When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET
• Where: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida
• TV info: NBC
• Spread Favorite: Bengals (-4.5)
• Moneyline: Bengals (-225), Dolphins (+185)
• Total: 48.5 points
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Bengals Injuries

Joseph Ossai | DE (Out)

• Injury: Ankle
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 5.0 Sacks | 9.0 Tackles for Loss | 43 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 0 Passes Defended

Charlie Jones | WR (Out)

• Injury: Ankle
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 13 Games Played

Noah Fant | TE (Out)

• Injury: Ankle
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice

PJ Jules | S (Questionable)

• Injury: Ankle
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 8 Games Played

B.J. Hill | DT (Questionable)

• Injury: Ankle
• Practice Status: Limited Participation in Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 3.0 Sacks | 4.0 Tackles for Loss | 54 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 0 Passes Defended

Tee Higgins | WR (Questionable)

• Injury: Concussion
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Receiving Stats: 81 Targets | 46 Receptions | 667 Yards | 9 Touchdowns

DJ Turner | CB

• Injury: Ankle
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 0.0 Sacks | 2.0 Tackles for Loss | 36 Tackles | 2 Interceptions | 17 Passes Defended

Shemar Stewart | DE

• Injury: Knee
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 0.0 Sacks | 0.0 Tackles for Loss | 6 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 0 Passes Defended

Drew Sample | TE

• Injury: Neck
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 9 Games Played

Samaje Perine | RB

• Injury: Ankle
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Rushing: 66 Attempts | 310 Yards | 1 Touchdown

Amarius Mims | OT

• Injury: Knee
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 5 Games Played

Dylan Fairchild | OG

• Injury: Hamstring
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 6 Games Played

Joe Burrow | QB

• Injury: Knee
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Passing: 157-for-95 | 959 Yards | 8 Touchdowns | 4 Interceptions

Dolphins Injuries

Minkah Fitzpatrick | S (Out)

• Injury: Calf
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 1.0 Sack | 4.0 Tackles for Loss | 74 Tackles | 1 Interception | 6 Passes Defended

Andrew Meyer | OL (Questionable)

• Injury: Tricep
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice

Jason Sanders | K (Questionable)

• Injury: Hip
• Practice Status: Limited Participation in Practice
• 2024 Season Stats: 17 Games Played

Isaiah Johnson | CB (Questionable)

• Injury: Knee
• Practice Status: Limited Participation in Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 2 Games Played

Elijah Campbell | DB (Questionable)

• Injury: Ankle
• Practice Status: Limited Participation in Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 4 Games Played

Jordyn Brooks | LB (Questionable)

• Injury: Foot
• Practice Status: Limited Participation in Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 3.5 Sacks | 12.0 Tackles for Loss | 155 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 1 Pass Defended

Ifeatu Melifonwu | S

• Injury: Thumb
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 1.0 Sack | 1.0 Tackles for Loss | 40 Tackles | 1 Interception | 1 Pass Defended

Ollie Gordon | RB

• Injury: Ankle
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Rushing: 60 Attempts | 191 Yards | 3 Touchdowns

Cameron Goode | LB

• Injury: Knee
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 11 Games Played

Rasul Douglas | CB

• Injury: Foot
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 1.0 Sack | 2.0 Tackles for Loss | 49 Tackles | 2 Interceptions | 11 Passes Defended

Joe Cardona | LS

• Injury: Hamstring
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 4 Games Played

Larry Borom | OL

• Injury: Illness
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 5 Games Played

De'Von Achane | RB

• Injury: Ribs
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Rushing: 205 Attempts | 1,186 Yards | 7 Touchdowns
• 2025 Receiving Stats: 79 Targets | 61 Receptions | 450 Yards | 4 Touchdowns

Darren Waller | TE

• Injury: Rest
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice

Kenneth Grant | DT

• Injury: Shoulder
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice

Bengals vs. Dolphins Head-to-Head History

• In their past three head-to-head bouts, Cincinnati has beaten Miami two times.
• In their last three head-to-head matchups, Cincinnati has scored 89 points versus Miami, while surrendering only 70 points.

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