Miami
Dolphins
1-2
22
FINAL
16
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 22-16 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for a crucial win to maintain their momentum, the Dolphins emerged victorious and improved their standing in the league.
Dolphins quarterback Bo Nix led the charge with a strong performance, throwing for 225 yards and showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Caleb Douglas was the standout target, racking up 74 receiving yards, while Ollie Gordon II contributed effectively on the ground with 62 rushing yards. Together, they fueled Miami's offensive attack, keeping the Vikings' defense on its heels throughout the game.
While the Dolphins' offense shined, the defense also played a pivotal role in securing the victory. Geno Stone's interception proved to be a turning point, halting a promising Vikings drive and shifting the momentum back to Miami. The Vikings' Harrison Smith was a defensive force with nine total tackles, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Dolphins’ balanced attack, as they held off Minnesota's late-game efforts to seal the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 43 | 26 | 60% | 225 | 0 | 0 | 74.2 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 34 | 17 | 50% | 195 | 0 | 1 | 55.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 9 | 62 | 6.9 | 43 | 0 | 45 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 57 | 4.8 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 37 | 2.8 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Smith | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 55 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |

