Miami
Dolphins
1-1
7
FINAL
20
Minnesota
Vikings
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 clash, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins 20-7, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for critical momentum early in the season, the Vikings showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Kyler Murray, who threw for 227 yards and one touchdown, efficiently guiding his offense. Aaron Jones Sr. contributed significantly on the ground with 62 rushing yards, while standout receiver Justin Jefferson shined with 86 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and providing a reliable target for Murray.
Defensively, the Vikings made their mark with a crucial interception by Ivan Pace Jr., which shifted the momentum late in the second half. While the Dolphins struggled to find their rhythm, Minnesota's defense held firm, limiting Miami's scoring opportunities and securing a comfortable victory. The turning point came when Pace Jr.'s interception led to a touchdown drive, extending the Vikings' lead and effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 227 | 1 | 1 | 83.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 18 | 7 | 39% | 159 | 1 | 3 | 50.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 11 | 62 | 5.6 | 11 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 22 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 37 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 8 | 74 | 9.3 | 28 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

