# Bengals Find Dolphins QB Tell

> Bengals safety Jordan Battle reveals Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis has a subtle tap before throws, a potential key to intercepting him.
- Title: Bengals Find Dolphins QB Tell · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Bengals safety Jordan Battle reveals Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis has a subtle tap before throws, a potential key to intercepting him. Bengals safety…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/bengals-jordan-battle-reveals-subtle-malik-willis-tell-dolphins
- Published: 2026-10-08T23:13:05+00:00
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- Topics: bengals, miami dolphins, malik willis, jordan battle, nfl, qb tell, pass defense, sports
## Bengals Target Dolphins QB Tell
Bengals safety Jordan Battle says Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis taps the ball before every throw, a potential key to breaking on the ball.

> He has a slight little tap before every throw, so I feel like we could use that as a key to break on the ball
## Willis' Tap Habit Risks Exposure
If the Dolphins weren't already aware of this habit, they may have discovered it through self-scouting in three days.
## Bengals' Pass Defense Struggles
The Bengals rank 17th in EPA per pass, 25th in interceptions, 25th in time to throw, and 26th in pass yards per game.
## Willis Presents Manageable Test
Willis has the fewest passing yards (712) and fourth-lowest passer rating among quarterbacks with four games played.
## Key takeaway

Bengals safety Jordan Battle identified a subtle tap in Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis' passing mechanics as a potential interception opportunity.