Miami
Dolphins
0-3
38
FINAL
24
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins secured a convincing 38-24 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This win keeps Miami firmly in the playoff conversation, while the Vikings will need to regroup to stay relevant in a competitive NFC North.
On the offensive side, it was De'Von Achane who stole the show, rushing for an impressive 178 yards and finding the end zone, showcasing his ability to break through Minnesota's defense. Malik Willis contributed with 173 passing yards, effectively managing the game, while Kyler Murray of the Vikings connected for two touchdown passes, keeping Minnesota in contention until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Dolphins made their presence felt, with Chop Robinson leading the charge with two sacks and Chris Johnson adding an interception. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Miami's defense stifled a Vikings drive, leading to a pivotal turnover that allowed the Dolphins to extend their lead and ultimately seal the game. Darrell Baker Jr. also played a crucial role with five total tackles, solidifying Miami's defensive effort throughout the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 173 | 2 | 0 | 146.7 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 25 | 10 | 40% | 156 | 2 | 3 | 48.4 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 6 | 6 | 100% | 19 | 1 | 0 | 119.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 178 | 12.7 | 12 | 3 | 69 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 12 | 142 | 11.8 | 15 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 36 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 12 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 42 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 38 |

