Dolphins at Vikings
Miami Dolphins 29, Minnesota Vikings 24 · NFL afterdark
Final Score
Dolphins 29 2 TD · 5 FG · 2 XP
Vikings 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPKyler Murray 262 yds passingMalik Willis 80 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 122 yds receivingJacob Rodriguez 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 343 · 401Passing yards 112 · 262Rushing yards 231 · 139Completions 14/30 · 20/35Yards per carry 6.6 · 5.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 40d ago
In a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 29-24, showcasing their resilience on the road. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to secure a solid position in the season standings, but it was Miami that ultimately emerged victorious with key plays in critical moments.
Kyler Murray led the Vikings' offensive charge with a standout performance, throwing for 262 yards and two touchdowns. However, it was Malik Willis who stole the show for Miami, racking up 80 rushing yards and providing the Dolphins with a dynamic offensive threat. The aerial attack was also significant, with Justin Jefferson contributing 122 receiving yards for Minnesota, but Miami's balanced offense proved to be the deciding factor.
Defensively, the Dolphins made crucial plays to seal their win. Jacob Rodriguez led the charge with nine total tackles, providing solid support against the Vikings' potent offense. The game's turning point came when Chris Johnson intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter, halting Minnesota's momentum and allowing Miami to maintain their lead. Combined with Trey Moore's sack, the Dolphins' defense made the big stops necessary to secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 14/30 | 47% | 112 | 0 | 0 | 56.5 |
Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 20/35 | 57% | 262 | 2 | 2 | 76.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 9 | 80 | 8.9 | 58 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 13 | 62 | 4.8 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 22 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 11 | 59 | 5.4 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Max BredesonFB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 9 | 23 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| DeeJay DallasHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||||
| Caleb DouglasWR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin JolyTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Will KacmarekTE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Seydou TraoreTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 4 | 122 | 30.5 | 78 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno StoneFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey MooreLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan LewisCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan PhillipsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua UcheREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bo RichterREDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal AdamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||
| Jason MyersK | 5/5 | 2 | 54 |
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 3 | 37 |
