Miami
Dolphins
1-2
44
FINAL
17
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 44-17, showcasing their offensive prowess in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Dolphins' standings but also sends a clear message about their potential as serious contenders this year.
Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for 190 yards and three touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. De'Von Achane was a dual threat, amassing 143 rushing yards and adding another 102 receiving yards, proving to be a nightmare for the Vikings' defense. His all-around performance was pivotal in establishing Miami's control early in the game.
Defensively, the Dolphins made their mark with two sacks from Chop Robinson and an interception from Jordyn Brooks, disrupting the Vikings' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Miami's defense forced a turnover, allowing Willis and Achane to capitalize and extend their lead. The Vikings struggled to recover from that momentum shift, ultimately sealing their fate in this lopsided contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 15 | 12 | 190 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 15 | 7 | 126 | 1 | 3 | 58.6 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 16 | 143 | 8.9 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 13 | 127 | 9.8 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 3 | 54 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 61 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 52 |

