Miami
Dolphins
2-1
27
FINAL
17
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 27-17 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory keeps the Dolphins firmly in the playoff conversation, while the Vikings face mounting pressure as they seek to turn their season around.
Miami's Malik Willis led the way with 127 passing yards, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. On the other side, Kyler Murray contributed a touchdown through the air but struggled to find consistency. Jordan Mason was a bright spot for Minnesota in the ground game, rushing for 85 yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Miami's offensive efficiency.
Defensively, the Dolphins made a significant impact, with Darrell Baker Jr. intercepting two passes, which proved crucial in shifting momentum. Jacob Rodriguez was a tackling machine for Miami, totaling eight stops, while the Vikings' Harrison Smith managed to record half a sack, but the defense as a whole couldn't contain the Dolphins when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the second half when Baker's second interception set the Dolphins up for a critical touchdown drive, sealing the game for Miami.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 30 | 12 | 40% | 127 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 32 | 13 | 41% | 112 | 1 | 3 | 21.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mason | HB | 13 | 85 | 6.5 | 41 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 10 | 79 | 7.9 | 41 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 65 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 26 | 2.9 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | -7 | -3.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 25 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Simpson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 45 |

