Miami
Dolphins
1-2
38
FINAL
10
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a decisive 38-10 victory in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The win solidified the Dolphins' position as a formidable contender, while the Vikings struggled to find their footing as they faced increasing pressure in the league.
Malik Willis led the Dolphins’ offensive charge with a solid performance, throwing for one touchdown, but it was De'Von Achane who stole the spotlight by racking up an impressive 182 rushing yards. Miami's ground game proved too much for Minnesota, as they controlled the pace and flow of the game, allowing their offense to stay on the field and wear down the Vikings' defense.
Defensively, the Dolphins made their mark with a standout performance from Lonnie Johnson Jr., who intercepted two passes and disrupted Minnesota's rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when Miami's Kenneth Grant recorded a crucial sack, which set the tone for the rest of the game. With Jacob Rodriguez contributing with four tackles, the Dolphins' defense effectively stifled Minnesota's offensive attempts, ensuring that the outcome was never in doubt.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 17 | 7 | 175 | 1 | 3 | 59.3 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 12 | 9 | 115 | 1 | 1 | 97.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 22 | 182 | 8.3 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Beal Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 49 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 36 |

