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Week 4 Preview · 2026 SeasonVikings vs Dolphins, Week 4: Preview, Injuries and Odds
Kickoff and TV, where both teams stand, the injury report, key players and the latest line for the Vikings vs the Dolphins.
The Minnesota Vikings (4-0) host the Miami Dolphins (0-4) at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. Minnesota comes in off a 23-16 win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3. Read the Week 3 recap. Here is what the data shows heading into the game.
Kickoff, TV and venue
- Matchup
- Minnesota Vikings (4-0) vs Miami Dolphins (0-4)
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Kickoff
- 3:05 p.m. CDT (20:05 UTC)
- Venue
- U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
- TV
- FOX
For streaming and local viewing options, see our where to watch the Vikings guide.
Where the teams stand
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 3-1 | 127 | 107 |
| New England | 2-2 | 65 | 77 |
| New York | 1-3 | 76 | 84 |
| Miami | 0-4 | 46 | 101 |
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 4-0 | 86 | 51 |
| Chicago | 3-1 | 112 | 65 |
| Detroit | 2-1 | 93 | 95 |
| Green Bay | 2-2 | 73 | 105 |
ESPN's last-five lists can include preseason and previous-season games. Full tables are on our standings page.
Injury report
Statuses as listed by ESPN on October 5, 2026. They change during the week; our Vikings injury report updates automatically.
Minnesota Vikings
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Darrisaw | OT | Questionable | Head |
| Donovan Jackson | G | Questionable | Knee |
| Max Brosmer | QB | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Jakobe Thomas | S | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Brett Thorson | P | Out | Hamstring |
Miami Dolphins
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Taylor | CB | Questionable | Quadriceps |
| Dante Trader Jr. | S | Questionable | Knee |
| Jackson Woodard | LB | Questionable | Ankle |
| Brady Cook | QB | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Justin Joly | TE | Out | Coach's Decision |
Key players
Team leaders as listed by ESPN before the game.
Minnesota Vikings
- Kyler Murray (Passing Yards): 27/37, 247 YDS
- Aaron Jones Sr. (Rushing Yards): 20 CAR, 94 YDS
- T.J. Hockenson (Receiving Yards): 13 REC, 119 YDS
- Dallas Turner (Sacks): 2
- Blake Cashman (Tackles): 8
Miami Dolphins
- Malik Willis (Passing Yards): 9/17, 85 YDS
- Ollie Gordon II (Rushing Yards): 9 CAR, 100 YDS, 1 TD
- Malik Washington (Receiving Yards): 5 REC, 67 YDS
- Zach Sieler (Sacks): 2
- Jacob Rodriguez (Tackles): 18
The betting line
As a snapshot taken on October 5, 2026, DraftKings' line shown on ESPN was MIN -10, with a total (over/under) of 38.5. The moneyline was Dolphins +400 and Vikings -535.
Lines move during the week, so check a current source before relying on these numbers. This is not betting advice. More context is on our predictions and odds page.
History and more
For the long view of this matchup, visit our Vikings vs. Dolphins series history.
Written automatically from ESPN game data for this matchup (ESPN event 401872974: standings, last five games, team leaders, injuries and odds, retrieved October 5, 2026) and the site's schedule feed for kickoff, venue and TV. Last updated October 5, 2026.
Data: ESPN public API, refreshed every 5 minutes. Independent fan site, not affiliated with the Minnesota Vikings or the NFL.