Miami
Dolphins
2-1
38
FINAL
17
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins cruised to a decisive 38-17 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies Miami's position early in the season, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for 253 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his command of the offense. Parker Washington was the top target, racking up 125 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane contributed significantly on the ground with 64 rushing yards. Together, the trio delivered a formidable performance that kept the Vikings on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Dolphins made critical plays, highlighted by Darrell Baker Jr.'s interception that shifted momentum in Miami's favor. Although the Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel managed to sack Willis 1.5 times and Blake Cashman recorded eight tackles, they struggled to contain the Dolphins' explosive offense. The turning point came when Baker's interception led to a quick touchdown, pushing the Dolphins' lead to an insurmountable margin.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 25 | 15 | 253 | 2 | 0 | 120.9 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 31 | 20 | 186 | 1 | 1 | 78.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 64 | 6.4 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 9 | 47 | 5.2 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 10 | 35 | 3.5 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 7 | 5 | 0.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Washington | WR | 3 | 125 | 41.7 | 2 | 87 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 46 |
| Graham Gano | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 50 |

