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Officials miss horrible late hit on Joe Burrow in win vs. Dolphins

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s frustration boiled over late in the team’s 31-24 victory over the Miami Dolphins on October 11, 2026, after officials failed to call a clear roughing-the-passer penalty on a third-down throw. Video showed two defenders colliding with Burrow well after he released the ball, with both landing on top of him—a flag-worthy hit under NFL rules.

Burrow’s visible reaction, including throwing his helmet off the field, suggested the missed call compounded his growing frustration over repeated officiating decisions against quarterbacks. The play came during a red-zone drive that fell short of a touchdown, further stoking his anger.

While less obvious hits on quarterbacks often draw penalties, Burrow’s repeated struggles with such calls have raised questions about whether enforcement is applied consistently, particularly for high-profile passers.

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