Miami
Dolphins
1-2
35
FINAL
24
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins secured a solid 35-24 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4 of the 2026 season, reinforcing their position as a contender in the league. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, this matchup proved crucial for playoff positioning.
Leading the charge for the Dolphins was De'Von Achane, who broke through the Vikings' defensive line for an impressive 105 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Minnesota's Joe Milton showcased his arm strength, throwing for 346 yards and three touchdowns, with Justin Jefferson being his favorite target, racking up 137 receiving yards. Despite Milton's efforts, the Dolphins' relentless offense kept piling on the points.
On the defensive side, Miami's standout was Darrell Baker Jr., who recorded five total tackles, helping to contain Minnesota's offensive threats. The game shifted in the Dolphins' favor when Chris Johnson intercepted a crucial pass, halting a driving Vikings offense and allowing Miami to extend their lead. With strong defensive plays and timely scoring, Miami outlasted Minnesota in a thrilling contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 34 | 21 | 346 | 3 | 2 | 100.8 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 21 | 14 | 236 | 3 | 1 | 124.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 105 | 8.1 | 2 | 61 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 10 | 36 | 3.6 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Myles Price | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 7 | 137 | 19.6 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | 2 | 96 | 48.0 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 45 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

