Vikings secure fourth straight win against Dolphins with defensive performance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings improved to 4-0 with a 15-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. Quarterback Kyler Murray completed 27 of 37 passes for 247 yards, while T.J. Hockenson led the receiving corps with 13 catches for 119 yards. Will Reichard accounted for all the Vikings' points, hitting five field goals. Minnesota's defense stifled the Dolphins, limiting them to just 198 total yards. The Vikings will face the New Orleans Saints next week before entering their bye week.
- •Vikings hold Dolphins to 198 total yards.
- •Will Reichard hits five field goals for Vikings.
- •T.J. Hockenson records 13 catches for 119 yards.
- •Kyler Murray avoids turnovers despite being sacked four times.
- •Vikings will play against the Saints next week.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Unbeaten Vikings keep Dolphins winless with dominant defense, Reichard's kicks, Hockenson's catches
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Hockenson, Reichard help Vikings stay perfect with win over Dolphins
"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings stayed undefeated with more dominance by their defense and five field goals from Will Reichard, sidestepping their early passing game problems to secure a 15-10 victory over the winless Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Hockenson had a career-high-tying 13 receptions for 119 yards on 13 targets from Kyler Murray, including the game-sealing 8-yard catch on third-and-5 from the 10.
"Reichard hit five field goals and the Vikings improved to 4-0 with yet another sloppy win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 11:43 PMUnbeaten Vikings keep Dolphins winless with dominant defense, Reichard's kicks, Hockenson's catches
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings stayed undefeated with more dominance by their defense and five field goals from Will Reichard, sidestepping their early passing game problems to secure a 15-10 victory over the winless Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Hockenson had a career-high-tying 13 receptions for 119 yards on 13 targets from Kyler Murray, including the game-sealing 8-yard catch on third-and-5 from the 10.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 11:07 PMHockenson, Reichard help Vikings stay perfect with win over Dolphins
Reichard hit five field goals and the Vikings improved to 4-0 with yet another sloppy win.
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