Jordan Battle is looking forward to his defensive duties of putting huge pressure on Malik Willis ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals' clash with the Miami Dolphins this weekend.

Battle has been playing in the NFL since 2023, going through his fourth season with the Bengals. Lat year marked a breakthrough for the safety, becoming a full-time starter as he obtained the most tackles and interceptions of his career to date.

Battle maintains a firm role as one of the Bengals' best defenders in the secondary. He spoke with media on Thursday about the team's matchup with Miami, finding weaknesses in Willis' game that will make the Dolphins' lives difficult throughout the upcoming contest.

“He has a little slight little tap before every throw, though, so I feel like we could use that as a key to break on the ball,” Battle said.

#Bengals S Jordan Battle says he has picked up on a tell from #Dolphins QB Malik Willis, who he plays this week:

“He has a little slight little tap before every throw, though, so I feel like we could use that as a key to break on the ball.”

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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 8, 2026

What lies ahead for Jordan Battle, Bengals

Jordan Battle hopes to help the Bengals get back to the playoffs. His responsibilities as a star defender will garner attention, especially as he tries to keep Malik Willis in check.

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Battle enjoyed an incredible campaign in 2025. He started in all 17 games, racking up 125 tackles, six pass deflections, four interceptions, two TFLs, and two forced fumbles. So far this season, he has 25 tackles two pass deflections, and an interception.

Cincinnati has a 2-2 record this season after four games, being at the bottom of the AFC North Division standings. They are behind the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens at the moment. In terms of the conference standings, they sit at 11th place. They are above the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins while being under the Indianapolis Colts and the Steelers.

The Bengals will look forward to preparing for their clash against the Dolphins in Week 5. That matchup commences on Oct. 11 as kickoff starts at 1 p.m. ET.