Miami
Dolphins
1-2
41
FINAL
36
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings, with a final score of 41-36. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their position in the playoff race, but it was the Dolphins who emerged victorious in a high-scoring showdown.
Malik Willis led the Dolphins' offensive charge, throwing for four touchdowns while also contributing to the team's strong ground game. De'Von Achane was a standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 138 rushing yards, keeping the Vikings' defense on its heels throughout the contest. Kyler Murray showcased his prowess with 278 passing yards for Minnesota, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
On the defensive side, the Dolphins made key plays that proved crucial in the game's outcome. Jacob Rodriguez led the team with six tackles, while Jordyn Brooks added a sack that helped disrupt the Vikings' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Andrew Van Ginkel intercepted a pass, giving Miami the momentum needed to hold off Minnesota's final push and seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 41 | 21 | 278 | 3 | 1 | 87.2 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 22 | 12 | 264 | 4 | 1 | 118.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 138 | 10.6 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 142 | 23.7 | 1 | 55 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 1 | 52 | 1 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

