Friday, April 15, 2016

2015 Season - Wild Card Playoffs

Cincinnati @ Miami

                                    1         2         3         4         FINAL

#6 CINCINNATI     7         7         0         0         14
#3 MIAMI                7         17       17       9         50

MIAMI – Marvin Lewis’ postseason failures continued with the most embarrassing loss in franchise history as the Cincinnati Bengals (9-7-1) were demolished by the Miami Dolphins (11-6) 50-14 Saturday at SunLife Stadium.
Three Andy Dalton interceptions, all to defensive back Tramon Williams, and a porous rush defense that allowed 318 rushing yards to Thomas Rawls and company spelled disaster for the AFC North runners up during their nightmare trip to Florida.
“We were after them all day,” Williams said. “I was in the right place at the right time, times, I guess.”
Head coach Joe Philbin gave credit for the victory to a rival coach within his own division for helping his team prepare for their game against the Bengals.
“You know what, without Rex’s (Ryan) help and support coming up with this gameplan, maybe it turns out different,” Philbin said. “They beat them earlier in the year and Rex was willing to help me out leading up to the game – so I’m grateful for that.”
Rawls finished with 155 yards rushing on the day with a score to put another feather in his cap in what has been a magical 2015 campaign.
“We gotta keep it rolling in Pittsburgh man,” Rawls said. “Maybe we have destiny on our side!”
Miami will travel to the Steel City to take on a tough Steelers (11-5) team that has yet to lose at home in 2015.