Miami
Dolphins
0-3
18
FINAL
24
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 24-18, securing their second win of the season in a tightly contested Week 4 matchup. Both teams were looking to establish momentum, but the Vikings managed to hold off a late charge from the Dolphins to clinch the victory.
J.J. McCarthy led the Vikings' offensive attack, throwing for 195 yards, while Josh Johnson of the Dolphins countered with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure. De'Von Achane added a strong ground presence for Miami, rushing for 89 yards, while Greg Dulcich emerged as a favorite target, racking up 95 receiving yards in the effort.
Defensively, Jakobe Thomas of the Vikings made his presence felt with three total tackles, helping to stifle Miami's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's Jalen Redmond recorded a crucial sack, disrupting Miami's drive and allowing the Vikings to maintain their slim lead. With a single interception from Adoree' Jackson, the Dolphins' defense showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately couldn't shift the momentum in their favor when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 195 | 2 | 1 | 118.5 |
| Josh Johnson | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 170 | 2 | 1 | 111.9 |
| Brady Cook | QB | 9 | 5 | 56% | 26 | 0 | 1 | 21.2 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 4 | 1 | 25% | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 89 | 6.4 | 23 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 15 | 30 | 2.0 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brady Cook | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | -7 | -7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 5 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 15 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 14 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 12 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Golday | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 |

