Miami
Dolphins
0-3
30
FINAL
32
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 32-30, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The game was a back-and-forth battle, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams as they fought for crucial early-season momentum.
Dan Marino put forth a valiant effort for the Dolphins, throwing for 287 yards and two touchdowns, while De'Von Achane's ground game was a revelation, racking up 126 rushing yards. On the other side, Randy Moss proved to be a key target for the Vikings, amassing 113 receiving yards, which helped keep Minnesota’s offense humming throughout the contest.
The defensive units made their presence felt, particularly during a pivotal moment late in the game when Isaiah Rodgers Sr. intercepted a Marino pass, shifting the momentum back to the Vikings. Although Dallas Turner contributed a sack, it was the collective defensive effort that stifled the Dolphins' late-game drive, allowing Minnesota to hold off Miami and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Marino | QB | 26 | 20 | 77% | 287 | 2 | 1 | 121.7 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 199 | 2 | 1 | 117.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 126 | 11.5 | 10 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 16 | 81 | 5.1 | 24 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dan Marino | QB | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Moss | WR | 5 | 113 | 22.6 | 46 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 97 | 12.1 | 60 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 70 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 18 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 12 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24 |

