T.J. Hockenson Shines With 13 Catches in Vikings-dolphins Clash

WHO:

vikings.com - T.J. Hockenson, Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson, Dallas Turner, Malik Willis, Myles Price, Will Reichard, Harrison Smith, Joe Senser, Sammy White, Jake Reed, Cris Carter, Fuad Reveiz, Gary Anderson.

Heavy NFL - T.J. Hockenson.

WHAT:

vikings.com - Minnesota improved to 4-0 on the season, while Miami dropped to 0-4.

vikings.com - Hockenson's 13 catches were on 13 targets, and he tied Joe Senser for the most 100-plus yard games by a Minnesota tight end all-time.

vikings.com - Kyler Murray made his third start with Minnesota.

vikings.com - Jordan Addison recorded four catches for 52 yards, including a 27-yard gain on Minnesota's final possession.

vikings.com - Aaron Jones, Sr. caught four passes for 34 yards and rushed 20 times for 94 yards, with a long of 19.

vikings.com - Dallas Turner recorded both of Minnesota's sacks and a forced fumble, with the forced fumble occurring just before Malik Willis could throw the ball.

vikings.com - Myles Price had a 47-yard kickoff return to open the game and a 36-yard punt return that positioned the Vikings at the Dolphins 38-yard line.

vikings.com - Donovan Jackson left the game with a knee injury and was replaced by Joe Huber; Christian Darrisaw left with a neck injury and was replaced by Ryan Van Demark.

vikings.com - Will Reichard made field goals of 47, 50, 33, 41, and 29 yards, matching his single-game high.

vikings.com - Reichard's streak of 31 consecutive field goals ties him for the second-longest in team history, behind Gary Anderson's 35.

vikings.com - Harrison Smith's pass breakup occurred on Miami's final offensive snap of the game.

vikings.com - T.J. Hockenson recorded 13 catches, tying his single-game career high.

vikings.com - Hockenson's 13 receptions are the most by a Viking in a game against the Dolphins, surpassing the previous record of nine.

vikings.com - Hockenson finished with 119 receiving yards, marking his fourth game with over 100 yards as a Viking.

vikings.com - Minnesota Vikings defeated the Miami Dolphins 15-10.

vikings.com - Kyler Murray completed 27 of 37 passes for 247 yards with a passer rating of 90.7.

vikings.com - Dallas Turner recorded both of Minnesota's sacks and a forced fumble.

vikings.com - Will Reichard made all five field goals attempted, matching his single-game high.

vikings.com - Reichard has made 31 consecutive field goals, tying for the second-longest streak in team history.

vikings.com - Harrison Smith appeared in his 211th career game, passing Fred Cox for third in team history.

WHERE:

vikings.com - The game took place at U.S. Bank Stadium.

WHEN:

vikings.com - The game was part of Week 4 of the NFL season.

WHY:

vikings.com - Hockenson opted to slide at the Miami 2-yard line to allow the clock to run down, preventing Miami from having a chance to regain possession.

HOW:

vikings.com - Minnesota's offense maintained possession for the final 5:41 of the game, achieving a time of possession of 39:11 compared to Miami's 20:49.

The Minnesota Vikings improved their record to 4-0 this season after a decisive victory over the Miami Dolphins, who dropped to 0-4. Tight end T.J. Hockenson had an impressive performance, catching all 13 of his targets and tying the franchise record for the most 100-plus yard games by a Minnesota tight end, while kicker Will Reichard matched his single-game high with five successful field goals. The game also saw some injuries on the Vikings' offensive line, with Donovan Jackson and Christian Darrisaw leaving the field, but Dallas Turner shone defensively with two sacks and a forced fumble.