Miami
Dolphins
1-2
18
FINAL
30
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings secured a solid 30-18 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 4 of the 2026 season, keeping their playoff hopes alive with this crucial win. Both teams were looking to build momentum, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive tenacity.
Kyler Murray was the standout performer for Minnesota, throwing for three touchdowns and demonstrating his poise under pressure. Aaron Jones Sr added a strong ground game with 70 rushing yards, while Malik Willis of the Dolphins put up impressive numbers, leading all passers with 265 yards and connecting with Malik Washington for 134 receiving yards. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the Vikings' offensive assault.
Defensively, Minnesota made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Josh Metellus snagged an interception that thwarted a Dolphins drive and provided the Vikings with a much-needed boost. Blake Cashman led the team with four total tackles, helping to stifle the Miami offense at critical moments, ensuring the Vikings maintained control and ultimately sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 38 | 15 | 39% | 265 | 2 | 3 | 48.6 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 203 | 3 | 1 | 108.3 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 11 | 70 | 6.4 | 9 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Washington | WR | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 73 | 2 | 61 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 8 | 96 | 12.0 | 65 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 12 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richie Grant | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 45 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |

