Last meeting
The Bengals' Shayne Graham kicked a 39-yard field goal in the game's closing seconds to lift host Cincinnati over Miami, 16-13 in Week 2 of 2004.
Streaks
The Dolphins have won nine of the past 10 matchups and lead the overall series 12-4.
Last week
One week after their first win of the season, the Dolphins managed just one touchdown in a 28-7 loss to the New England Patriots. ... The Bengals put a big dent in the Browns' playoff hopes -- at least for one week -- as running Kenny Watson (130 yards, 1 TD) led the Bengals to a 19-14 win.
At stake
The Bengals and Dolphins have both been eliminated from playoff contention, but Miami will have new Executive VP of football operations, Bill Parcells on hand to evaluate his new team.
Key matchup
T.J. Houshmandzadeh vs. Dolphins secondary. Houshmandzadeh earned his first career Pro Bowl selection with career highs in receptions (103) and touchdowns (12). The Dolphins' fourth-ranked pass defense held Randy Moss to five catches and 50 yards last week. They'll try to match that effort against Houshmandzadeh this Sunday.
Did you know?
Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor has recorded six sacks in his past five games.
