Miami
Dolphins
0-2-1
25
FINAL
24
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 25-24, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. The game was a nail-biter, with both teams showcasing their talents and resilience, but it was the Dolphins who ultimately emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Josh Allen was the star of the night for Miami, throwing for 319 yards and three touchdowns, proving to be a key factor in the Dolphins’ offensive strategy. His ability to connect with receivers downfield and execute under pressure was instrumental in clinching the win. Meanwhile, the Vikings' offense featured Deebo Samuel Sr, who racked up 117 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory.
Defensively, the Dolphins faced a tough challenge from the Vikings, who were led by Brian Branch's eight total tackles and Da'Shawn Hand's sack. However, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Dolphins' defense made a critical stop, allowing Miami to maintain their slight lead and ultimately secure the win. The defensive stand underscored the importance of timely plays, highlighting how crucial each moment can be in a high-stakes matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 44 | 30 | 68% | 319 | 3 | 0 | 111.8 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 33 | 18 | 55% | 233 | 2 | 0 | 97.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 10 | 56 | 5.6 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 13 | 50 | 3.8 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 83 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 60 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 9 | 64 | 7.1 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Branch | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Shawn Hand | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyu Blu Kelly | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samson Ebukam | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Jenkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 42 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 51 |

