Miami
Dolphins
1-2
20
FINAL
49
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins 49-20 in a decisive Week 4 matchup, solidifying their position in the early season standings. Both teams came into this game looking to establish momentum, but it was the Vikings who delivered a commanding performance.
Kyler Murray was the star of the day, throwing for four touchdown passes while leading the Vikings' offense with poise and precision. Malik Willis put up respectable numbers for the Dolphins, racking up 183 passing yards, but it was Ollie Gordon II who shined on the ground with 102 rushing yards, providing a spark amidst a challenging game for Miami.
Defensively, the Vikings made their mark with a remarkable performance, highlighted by Harrison Smith's four interceptions that dramatically shifted the game's momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Vikings capitalized on a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and put the Dolphins on the back foot. With Jake Golday contributing five tackles and Andrew Van Ginkel adding a sack, the Vikings' defense was relentless, ensuring Miami struggled to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 23 | 17 | 183 | 1 | 5 | 71.7 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 5 | 174 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 19 | 102 | 5.4 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 8 | 54 | 6.8 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 74 | 74.0 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

