Dolphins' Malik Willis Struggles Highlighted After Vikings Defeat
WHO:
Heavy NFL - The Miami Dolphins signed former New York Jets edge rusher Eric Watts to their practice squad.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins waived running back Carlos Washington Jr. after he appeared in two career games in two seasons with Atlanta.
Heavy NFL - The Miami Dolphins signed running back Carlos Washington Jr. to the practice squad.
Heavy NFL - The Dolphins signed former New York Jets edge rusher Eric Watts to their practice squad.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins signed edge rusher Eric Watts to their practice squad.
bengals.com - The Dolphins lost star running back De'Von Achane after he suffered a torn ACL during Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
miamidolphins.com - Rookie inside linebacker Jacob Rodriguez has only missed four tackles, and his 8.0% missed tackle percentage ranks 17th among linebackers with at least 20 tackle attempts.
bengals.com - The Dolphins signed Malik Willis to a multi-year contract during the offseason.
bengals.com - Malik Washington leads the Dolphins' receiver room in routes run (98), targets (28), receptions (17), and yards (219).
bengals.com - Miami Dolphins signed Malik Willis, who was previously the backup for the Green Bay Packers.
bengals.com - Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Malik Willis, De'Von Achane, Ollie Gordon II, Jacob Rodriguez, Jordyn Brooks, Zach Sieler, Chop Robinson, Josh Uche
miamidolphins.com - Jacob Rodriguez, Zach Thomas, Kyler Murray, Ollie Gordon II
Heavy NFL - Malik Willis
WHAT:
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins will celebrate a historic $100 million lifetime raised through the Dolphins Cancer Challenge during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 11.
Heavy NFL - The Dolphins have not scored more than one touchdown in any game this season, marking a significant offensive struggle.
Heavy NFL - Miami's offense ranks last in points per game through four weeks of the season, averaging 11.5 points per contest.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins Cancer Challenge raised $18 million in 2026 alone, with 100 percent of funds supporting life-saving cancer research and care at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins will celebrate a historic $100 million lifetime raised through the Dolphins Cancer Challenge during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 11.
bengals.com - Miami's offense ranks last in points per game through four weeks of the season, averaging 11.5 points per contest.
Heavy NFL - The Dolphins have not totaled more than 13 points in any game this season.
Heavy NFL - RB Ollie Gordon II recorded three explosive runs (runs of 10+ yards) and averaged 10.6 yards after contact per carry against the Vikings, the most by a running back with at least five carries in a game this season.
miamidolphins.com - Jacob Rodriguez is tied for third in interceptions among linebackers with 1.
Heavy NFL - The Dolphins have not scored more than one touchdown in any game this season, marking a significant offensive struggle.
Heavy NFL - The Dolphins fell to 0-4 for the first time since the 2019 season after losing to the Minnesota Vikings 15-10.
miamidolphins.com - Ollie Gordon II recorded three explosive runs (runs of 10+ yards) against the Vikings.
bengals.com - The Dolphins have been pressured on 21.2% of dropbacks against Malik Willis, the ninth-highest percentage among quarterbacks with at least 25 dropbacks.
miamidolphins.com - Ollie Gordon II set a career mark with a 53-yard scamper, the longest of his career, which is currently the fourth-longest rushing play in the NFL this season.
miamidolphins.com - Zach Sieler now has 37.5 career sacks, with 31 of those coming in the last five seasons.
bengals.com - Miami has not scored more than 13 points in any game this season.
bengals.com - Ollie Gordon II averaged 10.6 yards after contact per carry against the Vikings, the most by a running back with at least five carries in a game this season.
miamidolphins.com - Jacob Rodriguez's 18 tackles in a game are the most by a rookie in franchise history, surpassing Zach Thomas's record of 16 tackles in 1996.
bengals.com - The Dolphins have allowed 25.3 points per game, ranking 12th in the NFL.
bengals.com - Miami's defense has allowed 335.3 yards per game, ranking 16th in the NFL.
miamidolphins.com - Jacob Rodriguez has 47 tackles, ranking second in the NFL.
miamidolphins.com - Rodriguez has 24 stops measuring defensive wins on a given down, the most in the NFL.
miamidolphins.com - Rodriguez is eighth among linebackers in tackles for loss with 8.
miamidolphins.com - Zach Sieler recorded his seventh career multi-sack game.
miamidolphins.com - Ollie Gordon II set a career high with a 53-yard run, currently the fourth-longest rushing play in the NFL this season.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins averaged 6.7 yards per carry against the Vikings, running the ball 18 times for 121 yards.
bengals.com - The Dolphins are seeking their first win of 2026 after starting the season 0-4.
bengals.com - The Dolphins lost to the Vikings 15-10 in Week 4.
bengals.com - Miami's offense ranks last in points per game, averaging 11.5 points.
bengals.com - Malik Willis ranks 42nd among 58 quarterbacks with 712 passing yards and 6.9 yards per attempt.
bengals.com - Willis has a 56.3% completion percentage, ranking 56th among quarterbacks.
bengals.com - The Dolphins have scored four touchdowns through four games.
miamidolphins.com - Jacob Rodriguez recorded 18 tackles in a game, the most by a rookie in franchise history.
miamidolphins.com - Rodriguez has 46 tackles on the season, one off the league lead.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins dropped Vikings QB Kyler Murray four times in the game.
miamidolphins.com - Ollie Gordon II rushed for 100 yards on nine carries, averaging 11.1 yards per carry.
miamidolphins.com - Gordon's 53-yard run is the fourth-longest rushing play in the NFL this season.
Heavy NFL - The Dolphins have not scored more than one touchdown in a game this season.
WHERE:
bengals.com - The Dolphins played against the Minnesota Vikings.
miamidolphins.com - The game took place in Minnesota.
WHEN:
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins Cancer Challenge event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027.
bengals.com - The Dolphins will honor 2026 Ring of Honor inductees James Brooks and Bob Trumpy at halftime against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 1.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins Cancer Challenge event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027.
bengals.com - The Dolphins will honor 2026 Ring of Honor inductees James Brooks and Bob Trumpy at halftime against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 1.
bengals.com - The Dolphins will honor 2026 Ring of Honor inductees James Brooks and Bob Trumpy at halftime against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 1.
bengals.com - The Dolphins will honor 2026 Ring of Honor inductees James Brooks and Bob Trumpy at halftime against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 1.
bengals.com - The Dolphins lost to the Vikings in Week 4.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins' last 100-yard rushing performance was by Jaylen Wright in December 2025.
WHY:
Heavy NFL - The Dolphins signed Malik Willis to be their starting quarterback, indicating a lack of competition for the position.
HOW:
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins averaged 6.7 yards per carry against the Vikings, running the ball 18 times for 121 yards.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins pressured Vikings QB Kyler Murray 10 times and recorded four sacks in their recent game.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins dropped Minnesota quarterback Kyler Murray four times, the team's most in a game since December 2025 against the Jets when they amassed six sacks.
bengals.com - The Dolphins have faced 52 pressures against Malik Willis through four games, the 17th most in the NFL.
bengals.com - Miami has faced 120 carries through four games, tied for the sixth most in the NFL.
bengals.com - The Dolphins have been pressured on 30.9% of dropbacks, the sixth-lowest percentage in the NFL.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins averaged 6.7 yards per carry as a team against the Vikings.
The Miami Dolphins have signed former New York Jets edge rusher Eric Watts to their practice squad and waived running back Carlos Washington Jr. after he played in just two games over two seasons. As the Dolphins prepare for their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals, they will celebrate a milestone of raising $100 million through the Dolphins Cancer Challenge on October 11, while also struggling offensively, ranking last in the league with an average of 11.5 points per game. Fans can look forward to the Dolphins honoring 2026 Ring of Honor inductees James Brooks and Bob Trumpy at halftime during their matchup against the Tennessee Titans on November 1.