Miami
Dolphins
0-3
10
FINAL
35
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins with a commanding 35-10 victory in Week 4 of the 2026 season, showcasing their dominance at home. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, the Vikings delivered a statement win that solidified their position in the playoff race.
Kyler Murray was the star of the show for Minnesota, throwing for three touchdowns and helping his team to a significant lead. Tyreek Hill was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 115 yards and providing a consistent target for Murray. Malik Willis of the Dolphins had a decent outing, leading his team in both passing and rushing with 238 passing yards and 37 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Vikings.
Defensively, the Vikings made critical plays that turned the tide of the game. James Pierre's two interceptions stifled Miami's momentum, while Andrew Van Ginkel added pressure with a sack, disrupting Willis's rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Pierre's second interception led to a quick touchdown, giving Minnesota a commanding lead that the Dolphins could never recover from.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 238 | 1 | 4 | 62.1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 14 | 8 | 57% | 230 | 3 | 1 | 111.6 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7 | 0 | 0 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | -11 | -5.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 115 | 57.5 | 42 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 27 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 59 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 29 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jared Wayne | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 46 |

