How to watch Bengals vs. Dolphins: TV channel and streaming options for December 21

By Data Skrive

Dec. 17, 2025Updated Dec. 20, 2025 3:13 am GMT+7

Sunday, December 21, 2025 will see the Cincinnati Bengals (4-10) go on the road to challenge the Miami Dolphins (6-8) at Hard Rock Stadium.

How to watch Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins

  • Venue: Hard Rock Stadium

  • Time: 1 p.m. ET

  • Streaming: Fubo (Stream now)

  • TV: NBC

  • Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.

Cincinnati vs. Miami odds

  • Spread: Cincinnati -4 (-110), Miami +4 (-110)

  • Favorite Moneyline: Cincinnati -220

  • Underdog Moneyline: Miami +180

  • Total: 47.5

  • Total Over Odds: -110

  • Total Under Odds: -110

Odds provided by BetMGM.

Injury reports

Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals Offseason Grade: Joe Burrow Wins, the Defense Loses

CB DJ Turner: Full Participation in Practice (Ankle)

DE Shemar Stewart: Full Participation in Practice (Knee)

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TE Drew Sample: Full Participation in Practice (Neck)

RB Samaje Perine: Full Participation in Practice (Ankle)

DE Joseph Ossai: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle)

OT Amarius Mims: Full Participation in Practice (Knee)

S PJ Jules: Full Participation in Practice (Ankle)

WR Charlie Jones: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle)

DT Kris Jenkins: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle)

DT B.J. Hill: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle)

WR Tee Higgins: Limited Participation in Practice (Concussion)

TE Noah Fant: Limited Participation in Practice (Ankle)

OG Dylan Fairchild: Full Participation in Practice (Hamstring)

QB Joe Burrow: Full Participation in Practice (Knee)

Dolphins

S Minkah Fitzpatrick: out (Calf)

OL Andrew Meyer: Full Participation in Practice (Tricep)

S Ifeatu Melifonwu: Full Participation in Practice (Thumb)

RB Ollie Gordon: Full Participation in Practice (Ankle)

LB Cameron Goode: Full Participation in Practice (Knee)

CB Rasul Douglas: Full Participation in Practice (Foot)

LS Joe Cardona: Full Participation in Practice (Hamstring)

OL Larry Borom: Full Participation in Practice (Illness)

RB De’Von Achane: Full Participation in Practice (Ribs)

TE Darren Waller: Limited Participation in Practice (Rest)

K Jason Sanders: Limited Participation in Practice (Hip)

DT Kenneth Grant: Limited Participation in Practice (Shoulder)

CB Isaiah Johnson: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee)

DB Elijah Campbell: Limited Participation in Practice (Ankle)

LB Jordyn Brooks: Did Not Participate In Practice (Foot)

Stats to know

  • The Bengals have put roughly the same amount of points on the board per game (22.4) as the Dolphins have allowed (23.1).

  • The Cincinnati offense has racked up 20.6 fewer yards than the Miami defense has allowed this season (314.0 to 334.6). Cincinnati earns 5.4 yards per play on average while Miami allows 5.8 per play.

  • The average points scored by the Dolphins this season, 21.1, is 10.1 fewer than the 31.2 the Bengals have given up per game.

  • Cincinnati’s defense has given up 403.8 yards per game in 2025, 100.6 yards more than the 303.2 Miami’s offense has averaged. Miami picks up 5.7 yards per play and Cincinnati gives up 6.6.

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