Miami
Dolphins
0-3
23
FINAL
7
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding 23-7 victory, solidifying their position early in the 2026 season. The Dolphins' win not only boosts their confidence but also highlights their potential as a playoff contender.
Malik Willis led the Dolphins’ offense, throwing for 133 yards while De'Von Achane carried the ground game with 75 rushing yards, consistently moving the chains. The Dolphins showcased a balanced attack, with their offense executing efficiently and maintaining control of the clock throughout the game.
On the defensive side, Zach Sieler emerged as a game-changer for Miami, recording 1.5 sacks that disrupted the Vikings' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Sieler’s pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Dolphins to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Despite a strong defensive effort from Harrison Smith, who tallied eight tackles for Minnesota, the Vikings struggled to find their footing against a relentless Dolphins defense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 133 | 0 | 0 | 80.3 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 113 | 0 | 0 | 88.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 17 | 75 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 13 | 70 | 5.4 | 40 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 12 | 67 | 5.6 | 27 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 65 | 7.2 | 44 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Smith | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcellas Dial Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 41 |

