Miami
Dolphins
0-2
24
FINAL
34
Minnesota
Vikings
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins 34-24 in a Week 4 showdown that kept both teams in the playoff conversation. With this victory, the Vikings improved to a 3-1 record, while the Dolphins fell to 2-2, making every game crucial in their quest for postseason positioning.
Kyler Murray led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for 224 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to distribute the ball effectively. Jordan Mason was a force on the ground, racking up 140 rushing yards, while Jordan Addison contributed significantly in the air with 74 receiving yards. The Vikings' offensive explosion proved too much for the Dolphins to handle throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Vikings made key stops, with Caleb Banks recording a sack that disrupted Miami's rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Minnesota's defense managed to hold the Dolphins to a crucial three-and-out, allowing their offense to extend the lead. The Dolphins' Jacob Rodriguez led all defenders with nine total tackles, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide against a well-rounded Vikings attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 32 | 20 | 224 | 2 | 1 | 91.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 23 | 15 | 136 | 1 | 0 | 95.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mason | HB | 15 | 140 | 9.3 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 11 | 126 | 11.5 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 76 | 5.1 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 8 | 74 | 9.3 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 54 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 43 |

