Miami
Dolphins
0-3
17
FINAL
34
Minnesota
Vikings
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 34-17. This victory not only boosts the Vikings' confidence but also solidifies their position in the playoff race as the season heats up.
Kyler Murray was the standout for Minnesota, throwing for 228 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the game. On the ground, Mike Washington Jr. made a significant impact with 109 rushing yards, while Justin Jefferson led the receiving corps with 97 yards, providing a dynamic offensive performance that kept the Dolphins on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Vikings were relentless, with Dallas Turner leading the charge with 2.5 sacks, disrupting Miami's rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Jakobe Thomas intercepted a pass, setting up a quick touchdown that swung momentum firmly in Minnesota’s favor. Dillon Thieneman's four tackles helped keep the Dolphins' offense in check, ensuring the Vikings maintained control until the final whistle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 228 | 2 | 1 | 117.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 199 | 1 | 1 | 97.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 6 | 109 | 18.2 | 5 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 14 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 60 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 10 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 34 |

