Miami
Dolphins
2-1
14
FINAL
37
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins 37-14 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Vikings' standings but also serves as a statement game against a competitive Miami squad looking to find their rhythm.
Kyler Murray was the standout for Minnesota, throwing for 256 yards and a touchdown, while also managing the offense effectively. Demond Claiborne contributed significantly on the ground with 88 rushing yards, and Jordan Addison was a reliable target, racking up 109 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that consistently moved the chains and kept the Dolphins' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Vikings showcased their prowess with a key interception by Harrison Smith, halting a promising Dolphins drive. Andrew Van Ginkel added pressure throughout the game, recording a sack that disrupted Miami's rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Minnesota scored back-to-back touchdowns, stretching their lead and forcing the Dolphins to play catch-up, ultimately sealing the game in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 32 | 23 | 72% | 256 | 1 | 1 | 92.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 31 | 16 | 52% | 160 | 0 | 1 | 53.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 17 | 88 | 5.2 | 25 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 10 | 60 | 6.0 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 40 | 3.6 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 8 | 20 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 6 | 109 | 18.2 | 76 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake Rodriguez | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaka Heyward | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 46 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

