Miami
Dolphins
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24
FINAL
21
Minnesota
Vikings
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 24-21, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum heading into the heart of the season.
Carson Wentz of the Vikings had a standout performance, throwing for 370 yards and securing one touchdown, but it was Jauan Jennings who stole the show with 140 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane led the Dolphins' ground game with 60 rushing yards, providing crucial support to Miami's offensive efforts.
Defensively, the Dolphins were led by Darrell Baker Jr., who recorded eight total tackles, helping to keep the Vikings' scoring in check. A pivotal moment came in the fourth quarter when James Pierre intercepted Wentz, setting up a crucial Dolphins touchdown that ultimately sealed the victory. The Minnesota defense, highlighted by Dallas Turnerβs 1.5 sacks, put up a strong fight, but it wasnβt enough to secure the win at home.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Wentz | QB | 48 | 26 | 54% | 370 | 1 | 3 | 60.2 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 123 | 0 | 1 | 53.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 60 | 4.6 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 8 | 30 | 3.8 | β | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 8 | 27 | 3.4 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Carson Wentz | QB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 10 | 19 | 1.9 | β | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 5 | 140 | 28.0 | 70 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 8 | 92 | 11.5 | 39 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 86 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | β | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | β | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 47 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 |

