Miami
Dolphins
2-1
26
FINAL
30
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 30-26. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their positions in the early stages of the 2026 season, but it was the Vikings who ultimately emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Kyler Murray was the standout performer for Minnesota, throwing for an impressive 369 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. Justin Jefferson also shone brightly, racking up 126 receiving yards, creating mismatches for the Dolphins' secondary throughout the game. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane led the Dolphins' ground attack with 82 rushing yards, but Miami struggled to keep pace with the Vikings' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Dolphins were led by Chris Johnson, who recorded six total tackles and three sacks, putting consistent pressure on Murray. However, the turning point came in the fourth quarter when Murray connected with Jefferson for a crucial touchdown that put the Vikings ahead for good. Despite Miami's strong efforts to rally back, the Vikings' defense held firm, securing the win and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 82 | 11.7 | 4 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 7 | 126 | 18.0 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 107 | 53.5 | 39 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 6 | 98 | 16.3 | 48 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 12 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 29 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 14 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 34 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trikweze Bridges | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 43 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

