Kyler Murray leads fourth-quarter surge as Vikings stay unbeaten
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings improved to 4-0 with a 15-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins on October 5, 2026. Despite a struggling offense, Kyler Murray showed promise in the fourth quarter, completing 12 of 13 passes for 112 yards. The Vikings' defense excelled, controlling the game, although the offense has faced criticism for its performance. Murray's increased comfort level suggests potential for improvement moving forward, despite key injuries affecting the team.
- •Vikings win 15-10 over Dolphins to remain undefeated.
- •Kyler Murray completes 27 of 37 passes for 249 yards.
- •Vikings defense ranks highly in sacks and yards allowed.
- •T.J. Hockenson ties franchise record with fourth 100-yard game.
- •Injuries to key players may impact upcoming games.
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Murray and the Vikings might've found some momentum for a lagging offense, late in their latest win
"(AP) — The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings won another game behind a suffocating defense and sterling special teams, while their offense remained disjointed and uninspiring for a restless home crowd.Lost in the din of another grind-it-out win and the mild booing sparked by a series of stalled possessions, however, was a promising fourth-quarter performance by Kyler Murray when the Vikings needed their passing attack the most.
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