Miami
Dolphins
0-3
13
FINAL
31
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings secured a commanding 31-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Vikings' standing in the league but also showcases their offensive prowess as they look to establish themselves as serious contenders.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Kyler Murray, who threw for an impressive 377 yards and three touchdowns, displaying remarkable poise in the pocket. Wide receiver Jordan Addison was a standout target, racking up 161 receiving yards, making key catches that extended drives and put points on the board. Demond Claiborne contributed on the ground with 62 rushing yards, adding balance to a potent offensive attack.
Defensively, the Vikings asserted their dominance with key plays that shifted momentum. Byron Murphy Jr. led the team with nine total tackles, while Dallas Turner made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Dolphins' offense throughout the game. The pivotal moment came when James Pierre intercepted a pass, halting a Dolphins drive and allowing the Vikings to capitalize and extend their lead, sealing the game in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 39 | 27 | 69% | 377 | 3 | 0 | 125.6 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 35 | 19 | 54% | 161 | 0 | 2 | 42.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 14 | 62 | 4.4 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 47 | 5.2 | 25 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 42 | 4.2 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 8 | 161 | 20.1 | 117 | 1 | 85 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 8 | 105 | 13.1 | 43 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | โ | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zeek Biggers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 52 |

