Our Dolphins vs Vikings preview covers the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, total, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch for the NFL Week 4 matchup between the Miami Dolphins (0-3) and the Minnesota Vikings (3-0) on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. Kickoff is 4:05 PM ET (1:05 PM PT), and the game airs on FOX.
Week 4 storyline: Unbeaten Minnesota hosts winless Miami in the late-afternoon window without Justin Jefferson, who was ruled out Friday with a sprained left ankle. The Dolphins have lost RB De’Von Achane for the season, and Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores faces the team he once coached. Minnesota traded J.J. McCarthy to the Giants on Monday, leaving Kyler Murray as the clear starter.
As of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET), DraftKings via ESPN lists the Vikings as 10-point favorites over the Dolphins, with the moneyline at Dolphins +410 / Vikings -550 and the over/under at 38.5. Since the open, the spread has moved from MIN -7.5 to MIN -10 and the total has moved from 43.5 to 38.5. Below are the full Dolphins vs Vikings odds, both team previews, the official Week 4 injury report and TV details.
Dolphins vs Vikings Odds & Preview Info
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings |
| Records | Dolphins 0-3 (0-2 road) · Vikings 3-0 (1-0 home) |
| Spread | Dolphins +10 (-112) · Vikings -10 (-108) |
| Moneyline | Dolphins +410 · Vikings -550 |
| Total | 38.5 (Over -110 / Under -110) |
| Venue | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN |
| Date/Time | Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 4:05 PM ET (1:05 PM PT) |
| TV | FOX |
| Head Coaches | Dolphins: Jeff Hafley · Vikings: Kevin O’Connell |
| Quarterbacks | Dolphins: Malik Willis · Vikings: Kyler Murray |
Odds: DraftKings via ESPN as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET). Opening line: MIN -7.5, total 43.5, moneyline Dolphins +310 / Vikings -395. Line movement: the spread has moved from MIN -7.5 to MIN -10, and the total has moved from 43.5 to 38.5; the moneyline has gone from Dolphins +310 / Vikings -395 at the open to Dolphins +410 / Vikings -550. The DraftKings line has moved from MIN -10.5 (total 38.5) since this preview first ran on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Lines can move before kickoff.
Miami Dolphins Preview
Season so far: Miami lost 27-13 at Las Vegas and 35-13 at San Francisco, then lost 24-10 at home to Kansas City in Week 3 after Achane was hurt on the opening drive (AP). The Dolphins have scored 36 points, tied for the fewest in the NFL, and allowed 86. AP noted that Miami came into the season with more than $180 million in dead money on its salary cap.
Quarterback and key players: Malik Willis is 49 of 86 for 627 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions (ESPN), and he ran for 56 yards against the Chiefs. Ollie Gordon II ran for a touchdown after replacing Achane. Malik Washington leads the team with 152 receiving yards. Rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez has 28 tackles and intercepted Patrick Mahomes.
This week: Miami placed DT Kenneth Grant (leg) on injured reserve, joining Achane. RB Jaylen Wright, listed as out earlier, practiced fully Friday and has no designation, while DE Robert Beal Jr., WR Caleb Douglas and CB Storm Duck are out.
Minnesota Vikings Preview
Season so far: Minnesota beat Green Bay 39-22 after Murray left with a concussion and Carson Wentz came in. The Vikings then won 9-3 at Chicago with Wentz and 23-16 at Tampa Bay, where Myles Price returned a punt 86 yards for a touchdown (AP). They have allowed 41 points, and Flores’ defense has held two straight opponents to 16 or fewer.
Quarterback and key players: Murray went 15 of 29 for 168 yards with a touchdown and an interception at Tampa Bay in his first full game as a Viking. Across one full game and 11 snaps he has completed 52.9% of his passes for 186 yards, and he is on a one-year deal (ESPN). Aaron Jones Sr. has 203 rushing yards. Jefferson has 13 catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns. Dallas Turner has 3.5 sacks, and Will Reichard has made 26 straight field goals.
This week: O’Connell said Jefferson is “definitely feeling better” and did not rule him out for Week 5 at New Orleans. Jordan Addison, who had five catches for 90 yards and a touchdown after Jefferson’s injury, becomes the top target (ESPN). Minnesota signed QB Max Brosmer and LB Kyle Van Noy to the active roster.
Dolphins vs Vikings Key Injuries
Source: the official final Week 4 injury reports released Friday, Oct. 2, as posted on NFL.com, with injured reserve moves from ESPN’s injury tracker and context from team sites and ESPN. Practice notes refer to Friday’s session. Players not listed below carry no game designation.
Miami Dolphins — Out: LB Rob Beal Jr. (hamstring); WR Caleb Douglas (ankle); CB Storm Duck (knee, Achilles) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: none · Injured reserve (ESPN): DT Kenneth Grant (leg); RB De’Von Achane (knee – ACL).
Minnesota Vikings — Out: CB Charles Demmings (hamstring); WR Justin Jefferson (ankle); P Brett Thorson (hamstring) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: none · Injured reserve (ESPN): TE Josh Oliver (biceps); C Nick Samac (knee).
Context: Minnesota will also be without P Brett Thorson and CB Charles Demmings (both hamstring). OT Christian Darrisaw did not practice Friday but has no designation, and LB Blake Cashman (elbow) carries no designation (Star Tribune via ESPN).
Dolphins vs Vikings Key Matchup Notes
- Willis vs Flores: Minnesota’s pressure-heavy defense, run by former Dolphins head coach Flores, faces a Miami offense without Achane.
- Vikings passing game without Jefferson: Addison, Jauan Jennings and either Price or Tai Felton form the three-receiver set (ESPN).
- Special teams: Price’s punt return touchdown and Reichard’s 26 straight field goals stand out, though the punter role changes with Thorson out.
- Murray’s audition: ESPN notes every game counts for Murray, whose 17.0 QBR ranks low among starters so far.
- Market snapshot: DraftKings opened MIN -7.5 with a 43.5 total and now shows MIN -10 and 38.5 (DraftKings via ESPN, as of 7:01 AM PT Saturday).
Kickoff, Venue & How to Watch Miami Dolphins vs Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Kickoff: 4:05 PM ET (1:05 PM PT)
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
- TV / Streaming: FOX (regional broadcast; check local listings). Streaming: Fox One and the FOX Sports app (local FOX feed), NFL+ on phones and tablets, and NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube / YouTube TV for out-of-market viewers
Where to watch: the Miami Dolphins vs Minnesota Vikings game airs on FOX at 4:05 PM ET. Final inactives are released about 90 minutes before kickoff.
This preview is for informational purposes only. It reports odds, injury designations and broadcast details from DraftKings via ESPN, NFL.com, team sites, ESPN and AP, and it does not offer betting advice. Odds, injury statuses and inactives can change before kickoff, so confirm with official sources. If you gamble, do so legally and responsibly; help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Information current as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET) for the Dolphins vs Vikings game on October 4, 2026.