Miami
Dolphins
0-3
17
FINAL
34
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 34-17, marking a crucial victory as they look to solidify their standing in the league. This win not only boosts their morale but also sets the tone for their upcoming games as they continue to chase playoff ambitions.
Kyler Murray was the standout performer for the Vikings, throwing for an impressive 331 yards and three touchdowns. His connection with star receiver Justin Jefferson was particularly potent, as Jefferson racked up 161 receiving yards, consistently finding space in the Dolphins’ secondary. The Vikings' offense executed smoothly, showcasing their ability to stretch the field and maintain drives.
On the defensive side, the Vikings managed to pressure the Dolphins effectively, with Dallas Turner recording a key sack that disrupted Miami's rhythm. The turning point in the game came when Minnesota's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing their offense to capitalize on the momentum and extend their lead. Overall, the Vikings' balanced attack and defensive prowess proved too much for the Dolphins to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 35 | 24 | 69% | 331 | 3 | 0 | 127.2 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 28 | 18 | 64% | 165 | 0 | 0 | 80.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 9 | 68 | 7.6 | 31 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 12 | 51 | 4.3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 21 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 44 | 4.9 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 9 | 161 | 17.9 | 80 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 36 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 73 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Louis | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius Wood | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 50 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

