Miami
Dolphins
1-2
35
FINAL
24
Minnesota
Vikings
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins topped the Minnesota Vikings 35-24 in a thrilling Week 4 matchup that showcased their offensive prowess. With this victory, the Dolphins remain firmly in the playoff hunt, while the Vikings look to regroup as they face tougher competition ahead.
Malik Willis shone for Miami, throwing for 2 touchdowns while managing the game effectively. De'Von Achane was the standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 149 rushing yards, which helped the Dolphins control the tempo. In the air, Miami’s balanced attack kept Minnesota's defense guessing, allowing them to maintain a steady lead throughout the game.
Defensively, the Dolphins made crucial stops when it mattered most. Kenneth Grant led the charge with 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Vikings' passing game and forcing them into uncomfortable situations. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Miami's defense stifled a Minnesota drive, allowing the Dolphins to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately securing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 241 | 2 | 2 | 93.6 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 25 | 12 | 48% | 202 | 2 | 1 | 85.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 149 | 13.5 | 16 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 127 | 31.8 | 32 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 32 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 35 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 20 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 49 |

