The Minnesota Vikings' defense came to play once again in Week 3 against the Bucs. They had a tough task, facing a Bucs team with its back against the wall, but the offense was a tough watch from start to finish. All in all, though, the Vikings did what they needed to do to secure the win and improve to 3-0.
Moving on to Week 4, they have what could be considered a trap game against the Miami Dolphins
.The Dolphins are 0-3 and averaging just 12 points per game in 2026. Meanwhile, the Vikings are firing on all cylinders in every facet except quarterback this season. The Vikings will be ready, but as we said, this could be a trap game, so the team will have to be on high alert.
Here is our breakdown of the game going into Sunday.
Where to watch/listen to Vikings vs. Dolphins
- Game time: 4:05 p.m. EST/ 3:05 p.m. CST
- TV Channel: FOX
Minnesota Vikings 2026 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 255.3
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 351
- Points scored per game: 23.7
- Points allowed per game: 13.7
Miami Dolphins 2026 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 307.3
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 335.3
- Points scored per game: 12
- Points allowed per game: 28.7
Head coaching matchup
Vikings
- Kevin O'Connell (46-25, in his fifth season as head coach of the Vikings)
Dolphins
- Jeff Hafley (0-3, in his first season as head coach of the Dolphins)
Notable offseason moves
Notable Vikings offseason moves
- James Pierre, Cornerback
- Jauan Jennings, Wide Receiver
- Jamal Adams, Safety
- Kyler Murray, Quarterback
Notable Dolphins offseason moves
- Malik Willis, Quarterback
- Clelin Ferrell, Edge Rusher
- Lonnie Johnson, Safety
- Zane Gonzalez, Kicker
Minnesota Vikings rookies to watch
- Caleb Banks, Defensive Lineman
- Jake Golday, Linebacker
- Domonique Orange, Defensive Lineman
- Caleb Tiernan, Offensive Tackle
- Jakobe Thomas, Safety
- Max Bredeson, Fullback/Tight End
- Charles Demmings, Cornerback
- Demond Claiborne, Running Back
- Gavin Gerhardt, Center
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings Game Preview for matchup against the Dolphins in Week 4
