Miami
Dolphins
1-2
41
FINAL
20
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding 41-20 victory, solidifying their position in the 2026 season. The win was crucial for Miami as they seek to maintain momentum in a competitive conference.
Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis was the star of the show, showcasing his dual-threat ability with 145 passing yards and an impressive 151 rushing yards. His dynamic performance not only kept the Vikings' defense on their heels but also added two rushing touchdowns to his impressive stat line. Despite the Vikings' efforts, including a passing touchdown from Kyler Murray, it was Willis's versatility that truly shined.
Defensively, the Dolphins made critical plays that turned the tide in their favor. Linebacker Jordyn Brooks registered a sack, while safety Kyle Louis intercepted two passes, creating key turnovers that stymied Minnesota's momentum. The turning point came when Louis’s second interception led to a quick Miami touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Vikings.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 20 | 12 | 145 | 1 | 0 | 98.9 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 20 | 6 | 101 | 1 | 3 | 25.2 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 13 | 151 | 11.6 | 2 | 37 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 19 | 142 | 7.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 12 | 42 | 3.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | -4 | -1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius Wood | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 50 |

