Dolphins at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 34, Miami Dolphins 15 · 2020LG
Final Score
Dolphins 15 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Vikings 34 2 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPTua Tagovailoa 199 yds passingDalvin Cook 71 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 118 yds receivingHarrison Smith 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 260 · 314Passing yards 199 · 192Rushing yards 61 · 122Completions 13/37 · 0/0Yards per carry 3.8 · 3.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a decisive victory, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins 34-15 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, the Vikings delivered a commanding performance that solidified their standing in the league.
Tua Tagovailoa led the Dolphins with 199 passing yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield despite the loss. However, it was Dalvin Cook who shined for the Vikings, racking up 71 rushing yards, while Justin Jefferson was a standout in the receiving game with 118 yards. Minnesota's offense was efficient, making the most of their opportunities.
Defensively, the Vikings made a significant impact on the game's outcome, highlighted by Harrison Smith's two interceptions that shifted momentum in their favor. Eric Kendricks also contributed with a sack, keeping pressure on Tagovailoa throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Smith's first interception set up a touchdown drive, allowing Minnesota to take control and never look back.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Tua TagovailoaQB | 13/37 | 35% | 199 | 1 | 2 | 40.2 |
| Other | ||||||
| Kirk CousinsQB | 20/28 | 71% | 192 | 0 | 0 | 90.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Jordan HowardHB | 10 | 30 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Derrius GuiceHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tua TagovailoaQB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Albert WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVante ParkerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Dalvin CookHB | 19 | 71 | 3.7 | 24 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Matt BreidaHB | 9 | 18 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Alexander MattisonHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam ThielenWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kirk CousinsQB | 8 | 21 | 2.6 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| DeVante ParkerWR | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 57 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Jakeem GrantWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Preston WilliamsWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Albert WilsonWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick DiMarcoFB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 7 | 118 | 16.9 | 34 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Adam ThielenWR | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tajae SharpeWR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Olabisi JohnsonWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Matt BreidaHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||
| Raekwon McMillanMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavien HowardCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby McCainFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric RoweSS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron JonesCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vince BiegelWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodney McLeod JrFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. KleinWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van NoyLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq LawsonREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon GodchauxDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcom BrownDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Harrison SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric KendricksMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeff GladneyCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony HarrisFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles JackWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael PierceDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Holton HillCB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan MabinCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike HughesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asmar BilalSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kylie FittsSAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. WonnumREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James LynchDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dontari PoeDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||
| Jason SandersK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Dan BaileyK | 2/2 | 4 | 47 |