Vikings showcase strong special teams performance in Week 4 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings, currently 3-0, prepare to face the Miami Dolphins in Week 4 of the NFL season. Analysts highlight the Vikings' special teams as a key contributor to their early success, citing an EPA of 11.3, ranking second in the league. Will Reichard has converted all his field-goal attempts, and Myles Price recorded the season's only special-teams touchdown with an 86-yard punt return. The special teams have also provided favorable starting positions, bolstering the team’s overall performance as they pursue a fourth consecutive win.
- •Vikings are 3-0 entering Week 4 against the Dolphins
- •Special teams ranked second in special teams EPA in the NFL
- •Will Reichard is 7-for-7 on field goals this season
- •Myles Price scored an 86-yard punt return touchdown
- •Vikings have an improved average starting position after kickoffs
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings have one of the NFL's biggest early-season advantages
"The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0 heading into Week 4, and they have a big advantage that people generally aren't discussing.
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