Miami
Dolphins
1-2
17
FINAL
87
Minnesota
Vikings
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Minnesota Vikings toppled the Miami Dolphins with a stunning final score of 87-17 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This dominant victory not only showcased the Vikings' offensive prowess but also solidified their position as a formidable force in the league.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., who threw for an astonishing 474 yards and eight touchdowns, setting the tone for a high-octane offensive showcase. Tyrone Tracy Jr. contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 101 rushing yards, while CeeDee Lamb stood out for Miami with a notable 165 receiving yards, despite the lopsided score.
Defensively, the Vikings made their mark with an impressive performance, highlighted by Malachi Lawrence's five sacks and Darien Porter's three interceptions, which proved crucial in stifling any potential Dolphins' comeback. The game turned decisively when Minnesota forced a turnover that led to quick points, putting the Dolphins on their heels and allowing the Vikings to pull away and maintain complete control of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 19 | 15 | 474 | 8 | 1 | 136.4 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 41 | 19 | 327 | 1 | 7 | 42.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 13 | 101 | 7.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 9 | 61 | 6.8 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 8 | 165 | 20.6 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 127 | 31.8 | 3 | 41 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 4 | 108 | 27.0 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 12 | 33 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

