Miami
Dolphins
1-2
34
FINAL
31
Minnesota
Vikings
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 34-31, keeping their playoff hopes alive with a crucial win. Both teams fought hard, but it was the Dolphins who managed to outlast their opponents in a high-scoring contest that featured explosive offensive plays on both sides.
Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright was a standout performer, racking up an impressive 172 rushing yards that set the tone for Miami's ground game. Meanwhile, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy showcased his arm strength with 276 passing yards and four touchdown passes, keeping Minnesota in the game until the final whistle. Wide receiver Jordan Addison also contributed significantly with 112 receiving yards, demonstrating his ability to stretch the field.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key stops that ultimately turned the tide in their favor, led by Jordyn Brooks, who tallied six total tackles. Late in the fourth quarter, a crucial turnover by McCarthy allowed Miami to regain possession and control the game, sealing the victory. The Dolphins' ability to clamp down defensively in critical moments was instrumental in holding off the Vikings and securing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 29 | 14 | 276 | 4 | 0 | 121.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 21 | 14 | 232 | 2 | 0 | 135.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 10 | 172 | 17.2 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 11 | 120 | 10.9 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Austin | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Major Burns | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 43 |

