Miami
Dolphins
1-2
33
FINAL
14
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Miami Dolphins topped the Minnesota Vikings 33-14 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies Miami's strong start to the season and positions them favorably in the playoff race, while the Vikings will need to regroup as they face tougher competition ahead.
Malik Willis was the star of the show for the Dolphins, showcasing his dual-threat capability with 111 rushing yards and a passing touchdown. Jalen Tolbert added a significant contribution with 89 receiving yards, helping to keep the Vikings' defense on its heels throughout the game. The offensive efficiency of Miami proved too much for Minnesota to handle, as they consistently moved the ball downfield.
Defensively, the Dolphins were able to stifle the Vikings' offensive rhythm, forcing them to play catch-up after an early lead. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Miami's defense stepped up, limiting Minnesota's opportunities and allowing Willis to extend the lead with a series of scoring drives. Despite Blake Cashman's impressive 10 tackles for the Vikings, it was not enough to turn the tide as Miami's balanced attack paved the way for a comfortable victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 28 | 14 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 28 | 20 | 159 | 1 | 0 | 97.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 12 | 111 | 9.3 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 16 | 54 | 3.4 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 13 | 51 | 3.9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 11 | 50 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 9 | 89 | 9.9 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | SAM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

