Miami
Dolphins
2-1
20
FINAL
33
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a Week 4 showdown of the 2026 season, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 33-20, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Vikings entered the game looking to build momentum, and they did just that against a Dolphins team eager for a win.
Kyler Murray was the standout performer for Minnesota, throwing for 270 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Justin Jefferson was a key target, racking up 119 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane led Miami's ground attack with 86 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Vikings’ offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Vikings made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Blake Cashman led the team with 12 total tackles, ensuring that Miami struggled to find a rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came when Isaiah Rodgers Sr. intercepted a crucial pass in the second half, denying the Dolphins a chance to close the gap and allowing Minnesota to maintain control until the final whistle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 27 | 18 | 270 | 2 | 0 | 123.9 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 29 | 22 | 186 | 0 | 1 | 77.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 18 | 86 | 4.8 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 7 | 31 | 4.4 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 10 | 31 | 3.1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 47 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53 |

