Miami
Dolphins
1-2
27
FINAL
28
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins 28-27, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With both teams fighting for momentum early in the season, this game proved crucial for positioning as they approach the mid-point of the schedule.
Kyler Murray was the star of the night, throwing for 349 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his playmaking ability. Jordan Addison was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 144 receiving yards that kept the Dolphins' defense on their toes. Meanwhile, Malik Willis led the ground game for Miami with 87 rushing yards, contributing significantly to their offensive efforts.
Defensively, Andrew Van Ginkel made his presence felt with a critical sack, disrupting Miami's rhythm at key moments. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Vikings' defense held strong, forcing the Dolphins to settle for a field goal instead of a potential game-winning touchdown. The combination of Murray’s offensive prowess and a timely defensive stand sealed the victory for Minnesota in a contest that could shape the rest of their season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 47 | 26 | 349 | 2 | 1 | 84.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 41 | 21 | 281 | 2 | 0 | 89.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 13 | 87 | 6.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 10 | 57 | 5.7 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 11 | 144 | 13.1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JuJu Brents | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Austin | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin King | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 47 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 35 |

