Miami
Dolphins
0-3
21
FINAL
34
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins 34-21 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The victory solidifies the Vikings' position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess against a struggling Dolphins team.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Kyler Murray, who threw for an impressive 419 yards and four touchdowns, establishing himself as the offensive focal point. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson was a standout target, racking up 165 receiving yards, while the ground game was kept in check, with Malik Willis of the Dolphins managing a modest 53 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Vikings were relentless, with Andrew Van Ginkel contributing significantly with two sacks, putting pressure on the Dolphins' offense throughout the game. Byron Murphy Jr. made a game-changing impact with three interceptions, turning the tide in Minnesota's favor and effectively sealing the game. The combination of a potent passing attack and a stout defense proved too much for Miami to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 29 | 14 | 48% | 419 | 4 | 3 | 94.3 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 35 | 14 | 40% | 284 | 1 | 4 | 39.1 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | — | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 7 | 165 | 23.6 | 21 | 2 | 39 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 130 | 43.3 | 95 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 77 | 77.0 | 36 | 0 | 77 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 5 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 30 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 10 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Allen Lazard | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 19 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

