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The Same Old Dolphins Show: Vanquished by the Vikings!

Another game, another loss for the Miami Dolphins. As most expected, the Dolphins struggled to get much going on offense on Sunday, as the Minnesota Vikings’ aggressive defense cause Malik Willis headaches all day long. The Dolphins’ QB struggled to…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 2:08 AM
The Same Old Dolphins Show: Vanquished by the Vikings!
Key Things to Know
  • The Miami Dolphins suffered a defeat against the Minnesota Vikings driven by five Vikings field goals.
  • Quarterback Malik Willis faced heavy pressure from Brian Flores' Vikings defense throughout the contest.
  • Running back Ollie Gordon provided Miami's primary offensive success on the ground.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Miami Dolphins suffered another defeat on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis struggled against the aggressive blitzes and schemes deployed by Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, despite an impactful rushing performance from Ollie Gordon. Although the Vikings did not score a touchdown, five field goals proved enough to secure the victory over Miami.

Defensively, Miami saw contributions from Zach Sieler, who recorded two sacks, and Chop Robinson, who generated regular pressure. However, Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray connected repeatedly with tight end TJ Hockenson in the fourth quarter to sustain drives, while Dolphins special teams suffered from costly penalties and explosive returns.

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