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Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings

NFLWeek 4 • regular • 2026
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Vikings logo
Vikings
Minnesota
15
vs
Dolphins logo
Dolphins
Miami
10
MIN 73%27% MIA
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Minnesota Vikings 73% to win. The top 3 signals favoring Vikings:

  • Home Field Advantage. Vikings are 1-0 at home this season; Dolphins are 0-2 on the road
  • ELO Rating. Vikings ELO 1602 vs Dolphins ELO 1408 (diff: +193)
  • Injuries. Vikings healthier: 8 out, 0 doubtful vs Dolphins 10 out, 0 doubtful

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VenueU.S. Bank Stadium
Minneapolis, MN

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Dolphins (away)
Vikings (home)
27%
Win probability
73%
0
High-impact factors
1
10
Players ruled out
8

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Vikings defeated the Dolphins 15-10.

Our model predicted the Vikings would win with 73% confidence -- and they delivered. A solid prediction that lined up with the result.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Vikings and was a major factor: Vikings are 1-0 at home this season; Dolphins are 0-2 on the road
  • ELO Rating favored the Vikings and was a notable factor: Vikings ELO 1602 vs Dolphins ELO 1408 (diff: +193)
  • Injuries favored the Vikings and was a notable factor: Vikings healthier: 8 out, 0 doubtful vs Dolphins 10 out, 0 doubtful
  • Both teams are dealing with injuries -- the Vikings have 8 player(s) ruled out, while the Dolphins have 10.

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Vikings won 15-10

Vikings won by a solid margin

Prediction CorrectWe predicted Vikings at 73%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Minnesota Vikings
  • ELO RatingFavors Minnesota Vikings
  • InjuriesFavors Minnesota Vikings
  • Turnover DifferentialNeutral
  • Head to HeadNeutral
  • Recent FormNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

MIA
MIN
Home Field Advantage
ELO Rating
Injuries
Favours MIA|Favours MIN

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Model vs. Market

Comparing our probability model against Vegas odds

Vikings

Our Model73%

Dolphins

Our Model27%

Understanding the win probability calculation

Home Field Advantage

Vikings are 1-0 at home this season; Dolphins are 0-2 on the road

Vikings

2 factors not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 10/5/2026, 8:00:01 AM

Vikings

Nick SamacC(Knee)
OUT
Charles DemmingsCB(Hamstring)
OUT
Elijah WilliamsDE(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Donovan JacksonG(Knee)
QUESTIONABLE
Brett ThorsonP(Hamstring)
OUT
Max BrosmerQB(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Jakobe ThomasS(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Josh OliverTE(Biceps)
OUT
Justin JeffersonWR(Ankle)
OUT

Dolphins

Marcellas Dial Jr.CB(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Storm DuckCB(Knee)
OUT
Robert Beal Jr.DE(Hamstring)
OUT
Kenneth GrantDT(Leg)
OUT
DJ CampbellG(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Jackson WoodardLB(Ankle)
QUESTIONABLE
Chukwuebuka GodrickOT(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Brady CookQB(Coach's Decision)
OUT
De'Von AchaneRB(Knee - ACL)
OUT
Justin JolyTE(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Caleb DouglasWR(Ankle)
OUT

Key Players

Dolphins

Mark GronowskiQB
Malik WillisQB
Brady CookQBOUT
-6.4% win prob impact
Cam MillerQB
Kyle McCordQB

Vikings

Max BrosmerQBOUT
-6.4% win prob impact
Carson WentzQB
Kyler MurrayQB
Dontae FlemingWR
Luke WysongWR

Frequently Asked Questions

Vikings has a 73% win probability, while Dolphins has a 27% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers weather conditions, offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.

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