Miami
Dolphins
2-1
29
FINAL
42
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins 42-29 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. Both teams came into this game looking to build momentum, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Kyler Murray was the standout performer for Minnesota, throwing for an impressive 363 yards and three touchdowns. T.J. Hockenson also made his mark, racking up 122 receiving yards, while Demond Claiborne contributed on the ground with 43 rushing yards. Together, they fueled the Vikings' dynamic offense, which consistently found ways to penetrate the Dolphins' defense.
On the defensive side, Andrew Van Ginkel put pressure on the Dolphins' offense with two sacks, while Josh Metellus led the team with five total tackles. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Van Ginkel's second sack set up a crucial turnover, allowing the Vikings to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Despite a valiant effort from the Dolphins, the Vikings' balanced attack and opportunistic defense sealed the deal in this Week 4 clash.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 36 | 18 | 363 | 3 | 4 | 73.9 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 36 | 21 | 284 | 2 | 5 | 62.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 11 | 43 | 3.9 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 114 | 19.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 1 | 41 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

