Miami
Dolphins
0-3
7
FINAL
21
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings secured a solid victory over the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 21-7 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This win puts the Vikings in a strong position early in the season, showcasing their potential as serious contenders in the league.
Kyler Murray led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for 248 yards and two touchdowns, proving to be a pivotal force in the team's offensive scheme. Justin Jefferson was his top target, racking up 109 receiving yards, while the Vikings' ground game contributed significantly to their success, complementing Murray's passing efforts.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays to stifle the Dolphins' momentum, highlighted by Byron Murphy Jr.’s interception that shifted the game's dynamics. Though De'Von Achane found success on the ground for Miami with 100 rushing yards, the Dolphins couldn't capitalize on that momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Minnesota's defense forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 248 | 2 | 1 | 119.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 13 | 7 | 54% | 103 | 1 | 2 | 66.0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 3 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 17 | 100 | 5.9 | 29 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 21 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 51 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 60 | 60.0 | 38 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 29 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

