Miami
Dolphins
0-1
21
FINAL
24
Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins 24-21 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their playoff aspirations, but it was Minnesota that emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience at home.
Daunte Culpepper Super Freak led the charge for the Vikings, throwing for 210 yards and two touchdown passes, proving instrumental in maintaining Minnesota's offensive momentum. On the ground, De'Von Achane of the Dolphins was a standout performer, racking up 105 rushing yards and keeping Miami competitive throughout the game. Justin Jefferson also made his mark with 77 receiving yards, providing crucial catches that kept the chains moving for Minnesota.
The defensive efforts played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Byron Murphy Jr. snagging an interception that shifted the game's momentum in favor of the Vikings. Jason Taylor JT contributed significantly for the Dolphins, recording 1.5 sacks, but it was Minnesota's ability to capitalize on critical defensive plays that ultimately determined the game's turning point. With both teams battling fiercely, the Vikings held off the Dolphins to secure a vital win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Cunningham | QB | 38 | 23 | 210 | 2 | 0 | 93.0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 35 | 11 | 160 | 2 | 1 | 54.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 105 | 8.1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 19 | 91 | 4.8 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 39 | 5.6 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Randall Cunningham | QB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Davis | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Vernon Davis | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Taylor JT | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 49 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 53 |

