Miami
Dolphins
3-0
33
FINAL
34
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins 34-33, showcasing both teams' relentless drive for victory. The stakes were high as each team sought to solidify their standings early in the season, making this contest a must-watch for fans and analysts alike.
Malik Willis led the Dolphins' offensive charge, throwing for an impressive 306 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure. Devin Culp made significant contributions with 108 receiving yards, while Jordan Mason of the Vikings dominated the ground game with 204 rushing yards, proving to be key in Minnesota's success.
Defensively, the Dolphins had standout performances from Jacob Rodriguez, who recorded four tackles, and Trey Moore, who notched 2.5 sacks, but it was Harrison Smith's interception that ultimately swung the momentum in favor of Minnesota. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Smith's defensive play halted a potential game-winning drive for Miami, allowing the Vikings to hold off the Dolphins and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 40 | 25 | 306 | 4 | 2 | 98.5 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 12 | 5 | 100 | 0 | 2 | 31.9 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 6 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 71.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mason | HB | 25 | 204 | 8.2 | 4 | 30 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Culp | TE | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 10 | 96 | 9.6 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon Diggs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| Riley Patterson | P | 2 | 2 | 3 | 39 |

