The Miami Dolphins got the snot kicked out of them by the previously four-win Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday — losing to the suddenly happy Joe Burrow, Chase Brown, Ja’Marr Chase and company by a score of 45-21. Mike McDaniel’s squad only trailed by three points at the half, yet still lost the game by 24 points. More on that later…

Tua Tagovailoa has been benched and is officially inactive, serving as the emergency third quarterback. MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins host the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 21. This game was moved from a night game by the NFL.

Atlanta beat Arizona 26-19, which keeps them in the 10th spot at 5-10 on the season. The Falcons traded their first rounder to the Rams during last year's draft, which means Los Angeles would've moved in front of Cincinnati if the Falcons had lost.

The Miami Dolphins are out of the playoff race and facing a Cincinnati Bengals squad that is even further down the AFC standings. But that doesn't mean there isn't intrigue for the Week 16 matchup. After benching Tua Tagovailoa earlier this week,

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.

Tagovailoa has likely played his last snap with the Dolphins, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, while coach Mike McDaniel’s job is safe.

The Miami Dolphins are 6-9 and it's almost over. Is is an overreaction to say Miami might fire Mike McDaniel and trade De'Von Achane, Jaylen Waddle?