Miami
Dolphins
0-3
29
FINAL
50
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding Week 4 performance, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins with a decisive 50-29 victory, showcasing their offensive prowess. This win not only bolsters the Vikings’ standing in the league but also serves as a statement that they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Tyler Shough was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 333 yards and an astonishing seven touchdown passes, leading the Vikings' relentless aerial assault. Justin Jefferson was his top target, racking up 180 receiving yards, consistently making big plays that kept the Dolphins' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane shined for Miami on the ground, rushing for a remarkable 198 yards, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Vikings' explosive offense.
On the defensive side, the Vikings' performance was highlighted by James Pierre, who led the team with five total tackles, and Josh Metellus, who recorded an interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Vikings capitalized on a turnover, quickly scoring to extend their lead and put Miami in a tough position. Despite some standout efforts from the Dolphins' defense, including a sack from Chop Robinson, they couldn't contain Minnesota's offensive explosion.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 30 | 16 | 53% | 333 | 7 | 0 | 132.3 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 136 | 1 | 1 | 84.5 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 21 | 198 | 9.4 | 22 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 104 | 7.4 | 40 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | -6 | -1.2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 7 | 180 | 25.7 | 97 | 5 | 64 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 41 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 10 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 44 | 6.3 | 69 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | — | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| N'Keal Harry | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Oliver | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

