Miami
Dolphins
1-2
47
FINAL
48
Minnesota
Vikings
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 48-47. With both teams battling for supremacy early in the season, this game had significant playoff implications, showcasing the intensity of the 2026 campaign.
Kyler Murray led the Vikings with an impressive performance, throwing for 353 yards and helping to orchestrate a potent aerial attack. Meanwhile, Malik Willis shined for the Dolphins with three touchdown passes, but it was De'Von Achane who stole the show on the ground, racking up an astounding 236 rushing yards, keeping the Miami offense dynamic and unpredictable. Justin Jefferson also impressed for the Vikings, leading all receivers with 106 yards.
Defensively, the game was punctuated by key plays that swung momentum. Andrew Van Ginkel's sack proved pivotal, putting pressure on Willis during critical moments, while Jarvis Brownlee Jr. recorded two interceptions for Miami, showcasing his ability to capitalize on mistakes. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's defense held strong, allowing the Vikings to maintain their slim lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 37 | 21 | 353 | 3 | 2 | 93.6 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 22 | 13 | 167 | 3 | 2 | 84.6 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 17 | 236 | 13.9 | 3 | 77 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 3 | 55 | 2 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Llewellyn | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Ross | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 46 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |

