Minnesota
Vikings
1-4
7
FINAL
31
Miami
Dolphins
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Miami Dolphins topped the Minnesota Vikings 31-7 in Week 6 of the 2028 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The victory showcased Miami's offensive firepower while the Vikings struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game.
Dante Moore led the Dolphins’ charge with an impressive 218 passing yards, connecting effectively with his receivers. Jerry Jeudy stood out with a game-high 89 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane contributed significantly on the ground with 84 rushing yards. Miami's balanced offensive attack kept the Vikings' defense on its heels, resulting in a dominant scoreline.
Defensively, the Dolphins were anchored by Roger McCreary, who snagged an interception that shifted the momentum early in the contest. Meanwhile, the Vikings' Caleb Banks made his presence felt with 2.5 sacks, but it wasn't enough to stop Miami's onslaught. The turning point came in the second quarter when Miami scored back-to-back touchdowns, putting the game out of reach for Minnesota.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 23 | 17 | 74% | 218 | 1 | 0 | 117.6 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 31 | 16 | 52% | 133 | 1 | 1 | 60.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 84 | 6.0 | 30 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 15 | 58 | 3.9 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 31 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 28 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 19 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 21 | 0 | 31 | 2 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 45 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Banks | DT | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Smith | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amaris Williams | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris D'Appolonia | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edrees Farooq | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahiem Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Evan Crenshaw | P | 1 | 2 | 4 | 30 |

