The Minnesota Vikings are rolling into Week 4 with a perfect 3-0 record, looking to keep that momentum alive as they host the Miami Dolphins. This Sunday’s matchup is their first interconference battle of the 2026 NFL season, and it’s already shaping up to be a wild one. The Vikings are fresh off a gritty 23-16 road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but that victory came with a huge question mark hanging over their star receiver.
Vikings’ Undefeated Run Comes With a Huge Catch
Man, that win against the Bucs was a nail-biter, wasn’t it? Kyler Murray was back at quarterback for the Vikings, which was awesome to see. But then, early in the game, Justin Jefferson went down with an ankle injury after just the first drive and did not return. You could feel the air go out of the stadium. The Minnesota offense definitely struggled for much of the afternoon without him, no doubt about it. But huge credit goes to their defense and special teams, who absolutely stepped up and carried them to that victory. Now, the big news: Jefferson’s MRI showed he avoided any serious damage, which is a massive relief! He’s a game-time decision for Sunday, and we might not even know his status until the final injury reports drop on Friday. That’s a huge piece of the puzzle for this Vikings team trying to stay perfect.
Dolphins’ Nightmare Start: No Points, No Achane
On the flip side, the Miami Dolphins are having an absolute nightmare of a 2026 campaign. They’ve dropped all three of their games to start the season, and it’s not pretty. New quarterback Malik Willis has been under center, but the offense just cannot get going. They haven’t even topped 13 points in any of their three games this season. Ouch! All three losses have been by double digits too. Adding to their misery, their best offensive weapon, running back Devon Achane, suffered a torn ACL in their Week 3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s it for him, out for the rest of the season. It’s a brutal blow for a team already reeling. To be fair, the Dolphins have played a tough schedule, facing three teams that are all 3-0 themselves right now: the Las Vegas Raiders, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Still, 0-3 is 0-3.
The Vikings are a significant 10.5-point favorite heading into Sunday, and that line is only swelling. This game kicks off at 3:05 PM Central, hitting that late window of NFL action, and you can catch it on the FOX networks. With the Vikings trying to keep their undefeated streak alive and the Dolphins desperate for any kind of win, this one is sure to have some fireworks, especially depending on whether Jefferson suits up.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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