Final2022 Week 6

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins, Week 6 2022

Minnesota Vikings

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24

Miami Dolphins

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16

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Vikings01001424
Dolphins0301316

MIN 24MIA 16 Final

  • Passing leader

    Teddy Bridgewater

    MIA · QB

    20.2PPR pts

    23/34, 329 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Tyreek Hill

    MIA · WR

    29.7PPR pts

    12 REC, 177 YDS

  • Dolphins leader

    Mike Gesicki

    MIA · TE

    24.9PPR pts

    6 REC, 69 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Harrison Smith

    MIN

    1 INT, 6 TKL

Vikings 24, Dolphins 16: Minnesota beats Miami

Minnesota led 10–3 at halftime and outscored Miami 14–13 after the break to win 24–16. Miami outgained the Vikings 458–234.

The Dolphins went 4-for-14 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Vikings finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 4 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +3 turnover margin MIN 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Vikings Won

Minnesota won the turnover battle.

Team stats comparison, Vikings vs Dolphins
VikingsStatDolphins
0Turnovers3
Other team stats
234Total yards458
4.7Yards per play6.3
50Plays73
17%Third-down conversion29%
24:31Time of possession35:29

Scoring Summary

The Vikings scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Dolphins scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Vikings vs Dolphins
TimeTeamPlayMINMIA
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
6:05MIAJason Sanders 44-yard FG Takes lead03
2:32MINKirk Cousins → Irv Smith Jr., 1-yard TD Takes leadGreg Joseph XP73
0:00MINGreg Joseph 34-yard FG Extends lead103
3rd quarter
No scoring
4th quarter
14:13MINKirk Cousins → Adam Thielen, 2-yard TD Extends lead163
10:04MIATeddy Bridgewater → Mike Gesicki, 4-yard TDJason Sanders XP1610
3:15MINDalvin Cook 53-yard TD run Extends leadKirk Cousins → Adam Thielen, 2-pt conversion2410
1:24MIATeddy Bridgewater → Mike Gesicki, 3-yard TD2-pt try failed2416

Fantasy Points: Vikings vs Dolphins, Week 6 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Tyreek HillMIAWR29.7 PTSWR3
  2. Mike GesickiMIATE24.9 PTSTE1
  3. Teddy BridgewaterMIAQB20.2 PTSQB7
  4. Jaylen WaddleMIAWR16.9 PTSWR14

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Teddy BridgewaterMIAQB20.2QB723/3432922110093.9
Kirk CousinsMINQB16.5QB1320/30175202-50104.2Start/Sit →
Skylar ThompsonMIAQB4.5QB287/13890019075.5

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Tyreek HillMIAWR29.7WR3WR———15121770
Mike GesickiMIATE24.9TE1TE———76692Start/Sit →
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR16.9WR14WR———1061290Start/Sit →
Justin JeffersonMINWR16.7WR16WR———861070Start/Sit →
Adam ThielenMINWR15.6WR21WR———84361
Dalvin CookMINRB15.3RB13RB137711160
Irv SmithMINTE10.7TE13TE———4471
Raheem MostertMIARB5.8RB37RB1449021-10
Chase EdmondsMIARB5.1RB40RB23022280
K.J. OsbornMINWR4.8WR57WR———53180Start/Sit →
Johnny MundtMINTE2.1TE45TE———2210Start/Sit →
Trent SherfieldMIAWR1.6WR88WR———4160
Alexander MattisonMINRB0.3RB68RB130————
Tanner ConnerMIATE0.0—TE———2000
River CracraftMIAWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. Justin JeffersonWR49 snaps94%
  2. Adam ThielenWR45 snaps87%
  3. Dalvin CookRB45 snaps87%
  4. Irv SmithTE33 snaps63%
  5. K.J. OsbornWR31 snaps60%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Adam Thielen29%, 8 targets
  2. Justin Jefferson29%, 8 targets
  3. K.J. Osborn18%, 5 targets
  4. Irv Smith14%, 4 targets
  5. Johnny Mundt7%, 2 targets
  6. Other4%, 1 targets

Carry Share16 carries

  1. Dalvin Cook81%, 13 carries
  2. Kirk Cousins13%, 2 carries
  3. Alexander Mattison6%, 1 carries

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Jaylen WaddleWR62 snaps79%
  2. Tyreek HillWR60 snaps77%
  3. Trent SherfieldWR52 snaps67%
  4. Mike GesickiTE50 snaps64%
  5. Raheem MostertRB48 snaps62%

Target Share43 targets

  1. Tyreek Hill35%, 15 targets
  2. Jaylen Waddle23%, 10 targets
  3. Mike Gesicki16%, 7 targets
  4. Trent Sherfield9%, 4 targets
  5. Raheem Mostert5%, 2 targets
  6. Other12%, 5 targets

Carry Share18 carries

  1. Raheem Mostert78%, 14 carries
  2. Chase Edmonds11%, 2 carries
  3. Teddy Bridgewater6%, 1 carries
  4. Skylar Thompson6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Justin JeffersonMINWR4994%829%0
Adam ThielenMINWR4587%829%0
Dalvin CookMINRB4587%14%13
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR6279%1023%0
Tyreek HillMIAWR6077%1535%0
Trent SherfieldMIAWR5267%49%0
Mike GesickiMIATE5064%716%0
Irv SmithMINTE3363%414%0
Raheem MostertMIARB4862%25%14
K.J. OsbornMINWR3160%518%0
Johnny MundtMINTE2956%27%0
Chase EdmondsMIARB3140%25%2
Hunter LongMIATE2127%00%0
River CracraftMIAWR1722%12%0
Cedrick WilsonMIAWR1519%00%0
Alexander MattisonMINRB713%00%1
Tanner ConnerMIATE810%25%0
Jalen ReagorMINWR12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+13.2Mike Gesicki24.9 PTS vs 11.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.5Raheem Mostert5.8 PTS vs 12.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume25.0 xFPTyreek Hill29.7 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Tyreek HillMIA · WR29.725.0+4.777%33% tgt—000%1533%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR16.916.7+0.279%22% tgt—000%1022%
Teddy BridgewaterMIA · QB20.215.0+5.269%34 att—3415%00%
Kirk CousinsMIN · QB16.514.0+2.5100%30 att—30212%00%
Adam ThielenMIN · WR15.613.3+2.387%29% tgt—000%829%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR16.713.3+3.494%29% tgt—000%829%
Raheem MostertMIA · RB5.812.3−6.562%70% car—01470%24%
Mike GesickiMIA · TE24.911.7+13.264%16% tgt—000%716%
Dalvin CookMIN · RB15.310.0+5.387%76% car—01376%14%
K.J. OsbornMIN · WR4.88.3−3.560%18% tgt—000%518%
Irv Smith Jr.MIN · TE10.76.7+4.063%14% tgt—000%414%
Trent SherfieldMIA · WR1.66.7−5.167%9% tgt—000%49%
Skylar ThompsonMIA · QB4.56.1−1.631%13 att—1315%00%
Chase EdmondsMIA · RB5.14.6+0.540%10% car—0210%24%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB3.24.0−0.8—5% car—015%24%
Johnny MundtMIN · TE2.13.3−1.256%7% tgt—000%27%
Tanner ConnerMIA · TE0.03.3−3.310%4% tgt—000%24%
River CracraftMIA · WR0.01.7−1.722%2% tgt—000%12%
Alexander MattisonMIN · RB0.30.6−0.313%6% car—016%00%
C.J. HamMIN · RB0.30.6−0.3—6% car—016%00%
Clayton FejedelemMIA · —0.00.6−0.6—5% car—015%00%

Team totals: Vikings 28 targets and 17 carries; Dolphins 45 targets and 20 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kirk Cousins

MIN · QB · 16.5 pts on 14.0 expected

20 of 30 passing for 175 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for -5 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Teddy Bridgewater Ran hot

MIA · QB · 20.2 pts on 15.0 expected

23 of 34 passing for 329 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 1 carry for 10 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Adam Thielen

MIN · WR · 15.6 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (29% of the team's), 4 catches for 36 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.

Justin Jefferson

MIN · WR · 16.7 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (29% of the team's), 6 catches for 107 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Tyreek Hill Strong role

MIA · WR · 29.7 pts on 25.0 expected

15 targets (33% of the team's), 12 catches for 177 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 25.0 expected.

Jaylen Waddle

MIA · WR · 16.9 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (22% of the team's), 6 catches for 129 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Jaylen Waddle →

Raheem Mostert Volume, no payoff

MIA · RB · 5.8 pts on 12.3 expected

2 targets (4% of the team's), 1 catch for -1 yards; 14 carries (70% of the team's) for 49 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Mike Gesicki Ran hot

MIA · TE · 24.9 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (16% of the team's), 6 catches for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Mike Gesicki →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Minnesota Vikings

  • Stock up: Dalvin Cook played 87% of the snaps, up from a 65% season average.
  • Stock down: K.J. Osborn played 60% of the snaps, down from a 77% season average.
  • Stock down: Alexander Mattison played 13% of the snaps, down from a 35% season average.

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Mike Gesicki played 64% of the snaps, up from a 48% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Vikings defense and Dolphins defense
Points allowed toVikings DDolphins D
QBs18.819.8
RBs22.122.4
WRs39.230.9
TEs11.714.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Miami opened at 40% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Dolphins win probability

Dolphins win probability by game minuteDolphins started at 40%, stood at 18% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +11Sanders 44-yd FG42% → 53%Q2 6:05
  2. −27Cousins → Smith, 1-yd TD54% → 28%Q2 2:32
  3. −9Joseph 34-yd FG27% → 18%Q2 0:00
  4. −10Cousins → Thielen, 2-yd TD12% → 2%Q4 14:13
  5. +11Bridgewater → Gesicki, 4-yd TD1% → 12%Q4 10:04

Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Vikings vs Dolphins
Minnesota VikingsMeasureMiami Dolphins
50Plays73
66%Pass rate73%
4.7Yds / dropback7.3
4.6Yds / carry3.6
2/12Third downs4/14

Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 23 fewer plays but gained 0.9 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • MIN Thielen 29% · Jefferson 29% · Osborn 18%
  • MIA Hill 33% · Waddle 22% · Gesicki 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Vikings vs Dolphins
ResultMINMIA
Touchdowns32
Field goals11
Punts106
Turnovers03
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals01

MIN turnover edge: +3

  • The Dolphins opened the scoring on their fourth possession, a 9-play, 36-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • Minnesota's first four possessions all ended in a three-and-out.
All 29 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MINQ1 15:00381:30Punt
MIAQ1 13:3010335:31Punt
MINQ1 7:59311:39Punt
MIAQ1 6:208405:57Punt
MINQ1 0:23330:36Punt
MIAQ2 14:47320:59Punt
MINQ2 13:48332:10Punt
MIAQ2 11:389365:33Field goal
MINQ2 6:057753:33Touchdown
MIAQ2 2:327190:52Missed FG
MINQ2 1:40361:12Punt
MIAQ2 0:282140:10Interception
MINQ2 0:183260:18Field goal
MIAQ3 15:00491:37Downs
MINQ3 13:233-121:48Punt
MIAQ3 11:353-12:11Punt
MINQ3 9:24351:40Punt
MIAQ3 7:44300:24Punt
MINQ3 7:203-71:34Punt
MIAQ3 5:46472:24Punt
MINQ3 3:227734:09Touchdown
MIAQ4 14:137754:09Touchdown
MINQ4 10:04391:39Punt
MIAQ4 8:257524:15Fumble
MINQ4 4:102590:55Touchdown
MIAQ4 3:152140:14Interception
MINQ4 3:01370:24Punt
MIAQ4 2:376831:13Touchdown
MINQ4 1:242-51:24End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Vikings vs Dolphins Head-to-Head

The Vikings and Dolphins first met in 1972 and have played 14 times since.

All-time series
8–6Dolphins lead, 14 meetings since 1972
Postseason
1–0Dolphins won in 1973
Largest Vikings win
41–172018
Largest Dolphins win
24–71988

Since 2021

1–0 Vikings lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. V = Vikings win, D = Dolphins win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 4 Dolphins at Vikings Upcoming

Recent Meetings

  • 2022 Wk 6 Vikings at Dolphins MIN 24 MIA 16 MIN W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Vikings vs Dolphins
VikingsStatDolphins
13-4Record9-8
24.9Points per game23.4
361.5Yards per game364.5
5.5Yards per play6.1
25.1Points allowed per game23.5
388.7Yards allowed per game337.8

Vikings vs Dolphins Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
MIN −3.5Vikings covered by 4.5
Total
45Under: 40 points scored (by 5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Vikings24.324−0.3
Dolphins20.816−4.8

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Minnesota Vikings

Against the spread
2–4
Over/under
3–3
ATS as favorite
2–3
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS on the road
1–2

Miami Dolphins

Against the spread
3–3
Over/under
2–4
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS as underdog
2–2
ATS at home
2–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Vikings vs Dolphins Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 4 in Minnesota. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Vikings vs Dolphins Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Vikings vs Dolphins Week 6 game?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Miami Dolphins 24–16 in Week 6 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on October 16, 2022. See the Vikings' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Vikings vs Dolphins?

The final score was Vikings 24, Dolphins 16. The Vikings led 10–3 at halftime, and the second half went Vikings 14, Dolphins 13.

What happened in the Vikings vs Dolphins game?

Minnesota led 10–3 at halftime and outscored Miami 14–13 after the break to win 24–16. Miami outgained the Vikings 458–234. Tyreek Hill led all players with 12 catches for 177 yards. The Dolphins committed 3 turnovers, the Vikings none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Vikings vs Dolphins?

Tyreek Hill led the game with 29.7 PPR fantasy points, the WR3 of Week 6, on 12 catches for 177 yards. Mike Gesicki was next with 24.9 (TE1).

Who led Vikings vs Dolphins in passing, rushing and receiving?

Teddy Bridgewater (MIA) led all passers with 23 of 34 for 329 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Dalvin Cook (MIN) led in rushing with 13 carries for 77 yards and a touchdown. Tyreek Hill (MIA) led in receiving with 12 catches for 177 yards.

How many fantasy points did Tyreek Hill score against the Vikings?

Tyreek Hill scored 29.7 points in PPR leagues, 23.7 in half-PPR and 17.7 in standard scoring against the Vikings in Week 6 of the 2022 season, on 12 catches for 177 yards. He drew 33% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Vikings vs Dolphins?

Mike Gesicki outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.9 PPR points on 11.7 xFP (+13.2). Raheem Mostert fell furthest short, with 5.8 points on 12.3 xFP (−6.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Vikings beat the Dolphins?

The Vikings beat the Dolphins 24–16 because they won the turnover battle 3–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Vikings vs Dolphins?

The Vikings won the turnover battle 3–0: the Dolphins gave the ball away 3 times and the Vikings not at all. The Vikings won the game.

What is the all-time Vikings vs Dolphins record?

The Dolphins lead the all-time series 8–6 across 14 meetings since 1972, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

Have the Vikings and Dolphins played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, once: the Dolphins won Super Bowl VIII 24–7 over the Vikings after the 1973 season.

When did the Vikings and Dolphins last play before this game?

Before Week 6 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on December 16, 2018, when the Vikings beat the Dolphins 41–17.

What was the closing spread for Vikings vs Dolphins?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Vikings −3.5, making the Minnesota Vikings 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 45. That implied about 24.3 points for the Vikings and 20.8 for the Dolphins.

Did Vikings vs Dolphins go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 45, and the teams combined for 40 points, 5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Vikings vs Dolphins?

The Vikings covered by 4.5 against the closing line of Vikings −3.5. The final margin was 8 points.