Miami
Dolphins
1-2
43
FINAL
46
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 46-43. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their standings in the early season, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
J.J. McCarthy was the star of the night for Minnesota, throwing for an impressive 349 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense with precision. Justin Jefferson had a standout performance as well, racking up 159 receiving yards and proving to be McCarthy's go-to target throughout the game. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane of the Dolphins put on a show of his own, rushing for 203 yards, consistently breaking free for big gains.
Defensively, the Dolphins struggled to contain the Vikings' explosive offense, allowing critical plays that shifted momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when McCarthy connected with Jefferson for a touchdown that put Minnesota ahead for good. Despite a valiant effort from the Dolphins' defense, highlighted by two sacks from Jordyn Brooks and an interception by Zayne Anderson, they couldn't stop the Vikings when it counted most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 31 | 15 | 349 | 4 | 1 | 115.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 22 | 10 | 291 | 3 | 0 | 131.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 26 | 203 | 7.8 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 11 | 110 | 10.0 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Scott Miller | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 159 | 26.5 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 87 | 43.5 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Scott Miller | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Lawrence Cager | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Brooks | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Art Green | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Beal Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Codrington | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 4 | 4 | 4 | 51 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

