Miami
Dolphins
0-3
34
FINAL
44
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins 44-34 in an electrifying Week 4 showdown, improving their record as they continue to assert their dominance in the league. With both teams looking to solidify their playoff positions early in the season, this win was crucial for the Vikings as they aim for a strong postseason push.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for an impressive 342 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. On the other side, Jayden Daniels of the Dolphins had a standout performance on the ground with 128 rushing yards, while Jaylen Wright exploded in the air, racking up 171 receiving yards. Despite their efforts, it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Vikings made their mark with a relentless pass rush, highlighted by Dallas Turner's three sacks, which disrupted Miami's offensive rhythm throughout the game. Josh Metellus also came up big with two interceptions, turning the tide in Minnesota's favor during critical moments. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Metellus's second interception set up a touchdown drive that gave the Vikings a commanding lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 31 | 20 | 65% | 342 | 3 | 1 | 120.6 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 37 | 24 | 65% | 322 | 2 | 0 | 110.4 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 11 | 128 | 11.6 | 13 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 15 | 61 | 4.1 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 7 | 171 | 24.4 | 134 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 151 | 25.2 | 38 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 98 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 66 | 0 | 66 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 17 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 31 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Simpson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion Jones | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 4 | 5 | 49 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

