Miami
Dolphins
2-1
38
FINAL
17
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins cruised to a convincing 38-17 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a contender in the league. With this win, the Dolphins improve their record and continue to build momentum as they aim for a playoff spot.
Daunte Culpepper was the star of the show for Miami, throwing for 190 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Stanley Cobb complemented the passing attack with a powerful performance on the ground, racking up 112 rushing yards, while Wesley Welker contributed with 58 receiving yards, adding to the Dolphins' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Dolphins maintained control of the game, limiting the Vikings' scoring opportunities, although Cedric Griffin stood out for Minnesota with nine total tackles and an interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when Miami scored two quick touchdowns, shifting the momentum in their favor. The Dolphins' ability to capitalize on key moments ultimately sealed the victory and showcased their balanced attack on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daunte Culpepper | QB | 37 | 25 | 190 | 3 | 1 | 95.5 |
| Tarvaris Jackson | QB | 33 | 15 | 140 | 1 | 1 | 55.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| stanley cobb | HB | 12 | 112 | 9.3 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Ronnie Brown | HB | 12 | 99 | 8.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Daunte Culpepper | QB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Mewelde Moore | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Chester Taylor | HB | 12 | 26 | 2.2 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Tarvaris Jackson | QB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Travis Minor | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Chambers | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Christopher Carter | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bethel Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Welker | WR | 9 | 58 | 6.4 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Bethel Johnson | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Chris Chambers | WR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Christopher Carter | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Randall McMichael | TE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Troy Williamson | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Chester Taylor | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jermaine Wiggins | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Sammy Morris | FB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Jimmy Kleinsasser | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ronnie Brown | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mewelde Moore | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Griffin | CB | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Blue | SS | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Thomas | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Charles Gordon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Allen | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Victor Cooper | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Adams | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenechi Udeze | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dontarrious Thomas | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwight Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rashad Baker | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Carter | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dimetry Holliday | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renaldo Hill | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erasmus James | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Leber | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronyell Whitaker | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Roth | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Traylor | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Allen | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ken Lucas | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayme Mitchell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Henderson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Sharper | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert McCune | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Daniels | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Longwell | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 36 |
| Olindo Mare | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 43 |

