"Quinn Ewers couldn't have a better opponent for his debut than Cincinnati's worst-ranked defense. The Dolphins will run the ball and try to keep it from Joe Burrow. The Dolphins have vowed to play hard despite being out of playoff contention. Nevertheless, neither team is playing for anything of consequence, so the pick is the home team."
"While Quinn Ewers won't outshine Joe Burrow, the rookie quarterback won't be asked to do too much. He simply has to hand the ball off to De'Von Achane and manage the game and his throws. Achane and the run game will take care of matters against the Bengals' dead-last run defense. Burrow connecting with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins makes it a fight, but it'll be Miami with the methodical approach offensively and enough stops against Cincinnati."
"Can Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers make his first NFL start and best the Bengals' veteran quarterback Joe Burrow? Considering the fact that Cincinnati is 4-10 - yeah, maybe he can. The Bengals look wildly uneven this season, getting blanked by the Ravens last week after beating them two weeks earlier. The Bengals scored a mere 3 points in a loss to the mighty Broncos, but scored 43 in a loss to the Bears. What is the common theme there? A lot of losses. Dolphins are at home, so maybe that's enough of an edge."
The betting line lists the Bengals as 4.5-point favorites, yet most local columnists pick the Dolphins to win at home. Predictions emphasize rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers managing the game, leaning on De'Von Achane and the running attack against Cincinnati's last-ranked run defense. Analysts cite the Bengals' inconsistency and poor defensive ranking as advantages for Miami. Joe Burrow and his receivers remain a threat, making the game competitive. Several writers note both teams are out of playoff contention, reducing stakes and increasing uncertainty in picking a clear favorite.
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