Miami
Dolphins
1-2
23
FINAL
35
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 35-23 in a crucial Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season. The win solidifies the Vikings’ position in the playoff hunt, while the Dolphins will need to regroup after this setback.
Malik Willis had a standout performance for Miami, throwing for 273 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. Despite the loss, De'Von Achane contributed significantly with 85 receiving yards, providing a reliable target in the passing game. However, it was Ashton Jeanty of the Vikings who stole the show with a remarkable 251 rushing yards, proving to be the driving force behind Minnesota's offensive success.
The Vikings' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Jalen Redmond recording a sack that disrupted Miami's momentum. The game's turning point came in the second half when Willis was intercepted by Chris Johnson, allowing Minnesota to capitalize and extend their lead. With timely defensive plays and a dominant ground game, the Vikings were able to hold off the Dolphins in the final moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 273 | 2 | 1 | 108.5 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 12 | 8 | 67% | 66 | 2 | 2 | 80.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 24 | 251 | 10.5 | 68 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 56 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 31 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Simpson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25 |

