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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins 29-3 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The Vikings' defense was relentless, while their offense executed effectively, setting the stage for a decisive victory that boosts their record as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for 314 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing precision and poise throughout the game. Odell Beckham Jr. was a standout target, racking up 136 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. The Vikings' offensive prowess overwhelmed the Dolphins, who struggled to keep pace.
Defensively, the Vikings were a force to be reckoned with, highlighted by Javon Hargrave's two sacks and an interception from Marlon Humphrey. The turning point came early in the second half when Hargrave's pressure led to a critical turnover, shifting momentum firmly in Minnesota's favor. As the Dolphins failed to find their rhythm, the Vikings' defense continued to stifle their efforts, sealing the game and securing a resounding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 34 | 27 | 79% | 314 | 2 | 0 | 124.7 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 185 | 0 | 1 | 60.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 80 | 5.7 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 10 | 54 | 5.4 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | -3 | -0.8 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 7 | 136 | 19.4 | 72 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 9 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Riley Nowakowski | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Curl | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roy Lopez | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27 |

