Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings: Vikings Beat Dolphins 15–10

Minnesota builds a first-half lead

Minnesota opened the scoring with a 47-yard field goal at 7:57 of the first quarter. It was the only scoring play of the period, leaving the Vikings ahead 3–0 when the quarter ended. Miami did not score in the first quarter.

A 50-yard field goal at 7:13 of the second quarter gave Minnesota six unanswered points. Later in the quarter, Miami quarterback Malik Willis was sacked and lost a fumble. B. Cashman recovered it for the Vikings, with Minnesota still leading 6–0 at that point.

Vikings lead 9–0 at halftime

Minnesota added a 33-yard field goal with four seconds left in the second quarter. The Vikings had scored on three field goals of 47, 50 and 33 yards, while Miami remained scoreless. The half ended with Minnesota leading 9–0.

Miami scores 10 in the third quarter

Miami got its first points on a 27-yard field goal at 11:58 of the third quarter, cutting Minnesota’s lead to 9–3. The Vikings answered with a 41-yard field goal at 6:38, restoring their nine-point lead at 12–3.

With 15 seconds left in the quarter, O. Gordon ran 12 yards for a Miami touchdown. The six-point play made it 12–9; the successful extra-point kick four seconds later made it 12–10. Minnesota held that two-point lead at the end of the third quarter.

Minnesota closes out the win

The Vikings made a 29-yard field goal at 6:43 of the fourth quarter, extending their lead to five points. That was the only scoring play of the final period. The game ended 15–10, giving Minnesota the win in regulation after four made field goals and no touchdowns.