Miami
Dolphins
2-1
21
FINAL
7
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins secured a convincing 21-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams eyeing a crucial win, the Dolphins emerged as the dominant force, showcasing their offensive prowess throughout the game.
Quarterback Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for an impressive 309 yards and three touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Dolphins' offense. Despite a modest performance on the ground from De'Von Achane, who managed only 19 rushing yards, the passing game thrived, with Willis connecting frequently to keep the chains moving.
Defensively, the Dolphins played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Joshua Uche's 1.5 sacks and Myles Harden's timely interception. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Harden's pick halted a potential scoring drive for the Vikings, allowing Miami to maintain momentum and secure the win. With this defensive stand, the Dolphins firmly established themselves as a team to watch this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 309 | 3 | 2 | 109.7 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 22 | 9 | 41% | 220 | 1 | 2 | 55.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 122 | 40.7 | 15 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 83 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 79 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 60 | 60.0 | 10 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 25 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

