Miami
Dolphins
1-2
35
FINAL
28
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 35-28 in an exhilarating Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season. With playoff implications looming, both teams came into this game with determination, but it was the Dolphins who ultimately found a way to secure the victory.
Kyler Murray was the standout performer for the Vikings, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities as he threw for 343 yards and four touchdowns while also adding 45 rushing yards. His connection with Justin Jefferson was electric, as Jefferson racked up an impressive 204 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to propel Minnesota to a win.
Despite the offensive fireworks, it was Miami's defense that made a critical play when Jacob Rodriguez intercepted a pass, halting a potential game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter. The Vikings' defense, led by Dallas Turner with two sacks, pressured the Dolphins' quarterback, but Miami's ability to capitalize on their opportunities proved decisive. The game's turning point came when Rodriguez's interception shifted momentum back to the Dolphins, sealing their hard-fought triumph.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 33 | 25 | 76% | 343 | 4 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 263 | 2 | 0 | 112.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 43 | 5.4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 9 | 204 | 22.7 | 63 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 32 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 28 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 37 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 24 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 2 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 36 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

