Dolphins fall to Vikings 15-10 after nullified touchdown impact
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Miami Dolphins lost to the Minnesota Vikings 15-10 on October 5, 2026. A pivotal moment occurred when a touchdown by rookie wide receiver Chris Bell was nullified due to an illegal touching penalty after he stepped out of bounds. This misstep resulted in a fourth-and-4 situation, leading to a punt instead of taking the lead in the game. Head coach Jeff Hafley expressed his disappointment, emphasizing the player's need to improve his field awareness. The Dolphins managed just one touchdown, with the Vikings scoring exclusively through five field goals.
- •Dolphins lose to Vikings 15-10 on October 5, 2026.
- •Rookie Chris Bell's touchdown was nullified by an illegal touching penalty.
- •Team managed only one touchdown against a Vikings team that scored five field goals.
- •Head coach Jeff Hafley addressed the missed opportunity in his post-game comments.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jeff Hafley reacts to nullified TD due to penalty vs. Vikings
"The Miami Dolphins lost to the Minnesota Vikings 15-10 on Sunday, but a nullified touchdown was the difference in the affair.
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