Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Two blown leads, two overtime losses. The Miami Dolphins had become masters of last-minute misery in their past two games, finding creative ways to give 'em way.
An easy interception let them finally finish one off.
Reshad Jones picked off Andy Dalton's overthrown pass at midfield with 1:22 left on Sunday, preserving a 17-13 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals that ended back-to-back weeks of heartbreak for Miami.
''We had two tough weeks leading up to this one,'' rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill said. ''Guys really talked all week about how we've got to finish. We were two plays away from having a winning record.''
Miami (2-3) had led at halftime before losing to the New York Jets and Arizona in overtime. The last one really stung - Tannehill had a fumble that helped the Cardinals tie it, then an interception in overtime that set up a 24-21 defeat.
The Bengals (3-2) had a chance to make them sweat another one out, but blew it.
Mike Nugent missed a 42-yard field goal try with 3 minutes left, his first miss of the season. After the Dolphins ran down the clock and forced the Bengals to spend their timeouts, Cincinnati took over at its 20-yard line following a punt.
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