How to Watch Dolphins vs. Bengals: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 16

A pair of the best offensive performers in the league will be featured when Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals (4-10) visit De'Von Achane and the Miami Dolphins (6-8) on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

The Bengals sport the 20th-ranked scoring offense this season (22.4 points per game), and they've been worse defensively, ranking worst with 31.2 points allowed per game. The Dolphins are putting up 21.1 points per game on offense this season (23rd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 23.1 points per game (16th-ranked) on defense.

We dig deep into all of the info you need before this matchup begins below, including how to watch on TV.

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How to Watch Dolphins vs. Bengals

• When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET
• Where: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida
• TV: NBC
• Live Box Score: Fox Sports

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Bengals vs. Dolphins: Head-to-Head

• In the past three meetings, Cincinnati holds a 2-1 record against Miami.
• Cincinnati has outscored Miami 89 points to 70 in the past three games.

Bengals' 2025 Schedule

Bengals Stats & Insights

• With 245.9 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks fourth-worst in the NFL, Cincinnati has had to rely on their 10th-ranked passing offense (226.6 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
• It's been a hard stretch for the Bengals in terms of running the ball, as they rank second-worst in rushing offense (87.4 rushing yards per game) and worst in rushing defense (157.9 rushing yards per game allowed) in 2025.
• Cincinnati ranks 26th in the league with a -5 turnover margin after forcing 17 turnovers (12th in the NFL) and committing 22 (30th in the NFL).

Bengals Key Players

• In 10 games for the Bengals, Joe Flacco has led the way with 2,451 yards (245.1 yards per game) while posting 15 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and a 60.2% completion percentage.
• Chase has been an asset for the Bengals, compiling 1,147 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 101 catches.
• Chase Brown has compiled 780 rushing yards (55.7 yards per game) and three touchdowns while averaging 4.2 yards per carry in 14 games for the Bengals.

Dolphins' 2025 Schedule

Dolphins Stats & Insights

• In terms of passing, Miami ranks 26th in the NFL (181.3 passing yards per game) and 12th on defense (202.5 passing yards allowed per contest).
• From an offensive perspective, the Dolphins are putting up 121.9 rushing yards per contest (15th-ranked). They rank 27th in the NFL on defense (132.1 rushing yards given up per game).
• At -2, Miami owns the 17th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with 17 forced turnovers (12th in NFL) and 19 turnovers committed (23rd in NFL).

Dolphins Key Players

• Achane has run for 1,186 yards (84.7 per game) and seven touchdowns in 14 games.
• In 14 games, Tua Tagovailoa has passed for 2,660 yards (190.0 per game), with 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 67.7%.
• In 14 games, Jaylen Waddle has 59 receptions for 838 yards (59.9 per game) and six touchdowns.

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