Miami
Dolphins
2-1
36
FINAL
52
Minnesota
Vikings
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring clash, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins 52-36 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their early-season standings, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Trey Benson was the standout performer for Minnesota, racking up an impressive 150 rushing yards and powering the Vikings' ground game. Miami's Justin Fields also had a strong showing, throwing for 307 yards and four touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Vikings' balanced attack. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson shined in the receiving game for Miami, accumulating 199 yards, keeping the Dolphins competitive throughout the match.
Defensively, Greg Rousseau made his mark with three total tackles and three sacks, disrupting Miami's offensive rhythm and contributing to Minnesota's dominant performance. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Vikings scored back-to-back touchdowns, taking a commanding lead that the Dolphins could not overcome. Despite a valiant effort from Miami, Minnesota's defense held firm, ensuring their victory in a thrilling shootout.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 31 | 17 | 307 | 4 | 3 | 89.0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 23 | 12 | 173 | 3 | 1 | 98.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 15 | 150 | 10.0 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 12 | 199 | 16.6 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| RANDY MOSS | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Taylor | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nephi Sewell | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

