Miami
Dolphins
1-2
31
FINAL
51
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane Week 4 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings outlasted the Miami Dolphins with a decisive 51-31 victory. Both teams were looking to solidify their standing early in the season, but the Vikings proved to be the stronger force on their home turf.
On offense, it was a standout performance from both sides, but the Vikings' Nick Chubb stole the spotlight with an impressive 228 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Justin Jefferson complemented Chubb’s efforts with a stellar 150 receiving yards, helping Minnesota capitalize on crucial drives. Despite Malik Willis’s strong showing with 308 passing yards and three touchdowns for Miami, it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Vikings' relentless attack.
The defensive efforts were pivotal in this contest, particularly the Vikings' Kenny Moore II, who snagged two interceptions that helped shift momentum in favor of Minnesota. The turning point came in the second quarter when Moore's first pick set up a quick scoring drive, allowing the Vikings to take control of the game. With Chop Robinson recording 1.5 sacks for the Dolphins, it was clear that while both defenses had their moments, it was the Vikings who made the most impactful plays when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 42 | 17 | 308 | 3 | 5 | 50.5 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 25 | 15 | 200 | 3 | 2 | 91.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Chubb | HB | 15 | 228 | 15.2 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 22 | 2.4 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 9 | 150 | 16.7 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 108 | 18.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Robbie Chosen | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Nick Chubb | HB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Moore II | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 3 | 6 | 53 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 42 |

