Miami
Dolphins
2-1
21
FINAL
6
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins secured a convincing 21-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to solidify their standings, the Dolphins emerged dominant, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity throughout the game.
Lamar Jackson led the Dolphins through the air with a touchdown pass, but it was D'Andre Swift who truly stole the show on the ground, racking up an impressive 161 rushing yards. Miami's balanced offensive attack kept the Vikings' defense on its heels, allowing them to maintain control of the game and capitalize on critical opportunities.
Defensively, the Dolphins were relentless, with Jihaad Campbell leading the charge with seven total tackles. While the Vikings managed to generate some pressure with Bobby Brown III's two sacks, it was Miami's ability to contain Minnesota's offense that proved decisive. The game's turning point came early in the second half when the Dolphins forced a turnover, leading to a pivotal touchdown that extended their lead and secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 30 | 16 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 13 | 5 | 143 | 1 | 1 | 73.5 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 13 | 161 | 12.4 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 11 | 46 | 4.2 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 7 | 93 | 13.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykal Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 40 |

