Miami
Dolphins
2-1
29
FINAL
31
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 31-29. Both teams came into the game looking to solidify their standings, but it was the Vikings who ultimately held off a late charge from Miami to secure the victory.
Miami's Malik Willis was the standout performer, throwing for 322 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the offense downfield. De'Von Achane contributed on the ground with 55 rushing yards, while the Dolphins' receiving corps made key plays throughout the game. However, Justin Jefferson of the Vikings emerged as a pivotal target, leading his team with 87 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Vikings were able to disrupt Miami's momentum just enough to seal the win. Andrew Van Ginkel recorded a crucial sack, putting pressure on Willis at key moments, while Theo Jackson led the team with three total tackles. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing the Vikings to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 26 | 17 | 65% | 322 | 3 | 1 | 130.6 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 213 | 2 | 2 | 98.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 55 | 4.6 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 9 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 66 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 25 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 49 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 32 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 25 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 56 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 54 |

