The Miami Dolphins lost to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16 of the NFL season. Dolphins rookie Quinn Ewers made his first career NFL start at quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa was demoted to third string after a loss that eliminated the Dolphins from playoff contention.

The Miami Dolphins turned to rookie Quinn Ewers to start at quarterback against the Cincinnati Bengals. A look at how he performed.

Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers is expected to continue to start after coach Mike McDaniel said he "earned" the opportunity.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins NFL game from December 21, 2025 on ESPN.

The Dolphins’ loss ensured their second consecutive losing season, and they found out rookie QB Quinn Ewers still has a long way to go before he can compete for a starting job.

Steve Sarkisian, Ewers’ coach at Texas, is excited for his former quarterback’s opportunity. But he termed the change as “ bittersweet ” for him because he also coached the QB that Ewers replaced in the lineup, Tua Tagovailoa.

The Miami Dolphins‘ trials and tribulations have been well-documented this season. From starting their season 1-3 and later falling to […]