Minnesota keeps Miami scoreless in fourth
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Miami Dolphins 15-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 4, protecting a narrow second-half lead to improve to 4-0. Miami remains winless at 0-4. Minnesota built a 9-0 halftime advantage, scoring three points in the opening quarter and six in the second. Miami answered with all 10 of its points in the third quarter, but the Vikings added three of their own to enter the fourth ahead 12-10. Minnesota scored the final quarter’s only three points. Miami’s third-quarter burst made the game close, but its three scoreless quarters left little margin for a comeback.
Hockenson leads the passing game
T.J. Hockenson caught all 13 of his targets for 119 yards, accounting for nearly half of Kyler Murray’s 247 passing yards. Murray completed 27 of 37 attempts and added 16 yards on six carries. Aaron Jones Sr. gave Minnesota production on the ground and through the air. He carried 20 times for 94 yards and caught four passes for 34 yards on eight targets. Jordan Addison added four receptions for 52 yards on six targets. Ollie Gordon II delivered Miami’s biggest offensive performance with 100 rushing yards and a touchdown on just nine carries. Malik Washington caught all five of his targets for 67 yards, while Malik Willis finished 9-of-17 for 85 passing yards. Miami’s defense recorded four sacks.
Fantasy returns favor Hockenson
Hockenson’s reception volume drove a game-high 24.9 PPR points. Will Reichard followed with 19.0 fantasy points, ahead of Gordon’s 18.0 and Jones’ 16.8. Washington returned 12.0 PPR points with his perfect five-for-five receiving line. The quarterbacks offered less: Murray finished with 11.5 points and Willis with 2.5. Gordon’s rushing production provided Miami’s strongest fantasy return despite his limited carry count.
Week 5 assignments
Minnesota has followed wins over Chicago and Tampa Bay with another victory and now visits the New Orleans Saints in Week 5. Miami returns home to face the Cincinnati Bengals after consecutive losses to San Francisco, Kansas City and Minnesota. Both games are scheduled for Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. ET.