Miami
Dolphins
3-0
31
FINAL
0
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Minnesota Vikings 31-0 in Week 4 of the 2026 season, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball. The Dolphins entered this matchup looking to solidify their playoff positioning, and they did just that with an emphatic win that leaves the Vikings searching for answers.
Malik Willis was the standout star for Miami, throwing for an impressive 329 yards and four touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Dolphins' offensive attack. Caleb Douglas emerged as his top target, racking up 144 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane contributed to the ground game with 34 rushing yards. This offensive prowess allowed the Dolphins to control the tempo and keep Minnesota on the back foot throughout the game.
Defensively, Miami was relentless, with Michael Taaffe leading the charge with three total tackles. Chop Robinson made his presence felt with two sacks, pressuring the Vikings' quarterback consistently and disrupting their rhythm. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Zayne Anderson intercepted a pass, swinging momentum firmly in the Dolphins' favor and sealing the fate of the Vikings.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 17 | 13 | 329 | 4 | 0 | 157.4 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 3 | 55 | 0 | 1 | 42.3 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 9 | 6 | 52 | 0 | 1 | 42.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 144 | 28.8 | 2 | 84 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 89 | 89.0 | 1 | 89 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 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 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23 |

