Miami
Dolphins
1-2
33
FINAL
24
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins topped the Minnesota Vikings 33-24 in a crucial Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to build momentum, the Dolphins emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and determination on the road.
Malik Willis shone for Miami, leading the charge with 185 passing yards and adding 77 rushing yards to his impressive stat line. His dual-threat capability kept the Vikings' defense on its heels, allowing the Dolphins to maintain control of the game. J.J. McCarthy managed to throw for one touchdown for Minnesota, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Miami's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Vikings made some key plays, including an interception from Harrison Smith, but they struggled to contain Willis, who consistently found ways to extend drives. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Dolphins scored a crucial touchdown, shifting the momentum firmly in their favor and allowing them to hold off a late-game rally from Minnesota.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 46 | 22 | 185 | 0 | 2 | 40.5 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 26 | 12 | 126 | 1 | 2 | 41.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 13 | 77 | 5.9 | 2 | 35 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 61 | 4.7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 22 | 39 | 1.8 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Felton | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Haason Reddick | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 49 |

