Final Injury Report for Dolphins-Vikings: Will Justin Jefferson, De'Von Achane Play?

Both the Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s matchup.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Oct 4, 2026

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

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The Minnesota Vikings are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the Miami Dolphins in a Week 4 interconference matchup.

Minnesota enters Sunday’s game with a 3-0 record after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road in Week 3.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (1)

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In their victory over the Buccaneers, Kyler Murray led the way for the Vikings as he recorded 168 passing yards, one passing touchdown and an interception while Jordan Addison added 90 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.

The Vikings will try to grab their fourth consecutive victory to begin the season Sunday as they face off against a struggling Dolphins team at home.

Miami enters Sunday’s contest with an 0-3 record after losing at home to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2)

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Malik Willis led the way for the Dolphins in their loss to the Chiefs as he ended the game with 266 total yards and one interception while Ollie Gordon II recorded 41 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Dolphins Injury Report: Will De’Von Achane Play?

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane (28)

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The Dolphins have four players listed on their injury report, including running back De’Von Achane.

Miami has ruled out Achane as he will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL in Week 3.

With Achane sidelined the rest of the year, Ollie Gordon II and Jaylen Wright could both be in line for increased roles moving forward.

The Dolphins have also ruled out EDGE Rob Beal Jr. (hamstring), cornerback Storm Duck (knee and Achilles) and wide receiver Caleb Douglas (ankle) as they will all miss Sunday’s game.

Vikings Injury Report: Will Justin Jefferson Play?

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18)

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The Vikings have three players listed on their injury report, including wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

Minnesota has ruled out Jefferson due to a left ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 3 as he will miss his first game of the season.

With Jefferson sidelined, Addison, Jauan Jennings and T.J. Hockenson could all be in line for increased roles.

The Vikings have also ruled out cornerback Charles Demmings due to a hamstring injury while punter Brett Thorson is out with a hamstring injury.

Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Dolphins and Vikings from U.S. Bank Stadium at 4:05 p.m. ET on FOX in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.