Miami
Dolphins
1-2
35
FINAL
31
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 35-31 in a thrilling Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season. This hard-fought victory keeps the Dolphins in contention for a strong playoff position as they continue to build momentum early in the season.
Malik Willis was the star of the night, throwing for 313 yards and connecting on four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. His chemistry with the receiving corps was on full display, but it was Justin Jefferson of the Vikings who stole the show with an impressive 196 receiving yards, keeping Minnesota competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key plays that ultimately swung the game in their favor. Chris Johnson led the charge with six total tackles, while Kenneth Grant added a sack to disrupt the Vikingsβ offensive rhythm. The turning point came when Kyle Louis intercepted two passes, including a crucial pick in the final moments, sealing Miami's hard-earned victory and highlighting their ability to perform under pressure.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 313 | 4 | 3 | 117.4 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 233 | 3 | 4 | 95.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 15 | 37 | 2.5 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 196 | 39.2 | 111 | 3 | 88 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 8 | 134 | 16.8 | 52 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | 130 | 26.0 | 66 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JuJu Brents | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

