MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Vikings are 4-0. What's not to like? Right? With Justin Jefferson sitting out with an ankle injury, the Vikings offense did enough - but not a lot - in their 15-10 win over the winless Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Kicker Will Reichard made all five of his field goal attempts from 47, 50, 33, 41 and 29 yards to provide all of the Vikings' scoring. Minnesota did end the game on the Miami 8-yard line after driving from its 19 and eating up the final 5:41 of the game clock. Much of the victory can be attributed to the Minnesota defense, which entered the game allowing just 13.7 points per game, second best in the NFL. The Dolphins managed just 198 yards, with 100 of those coming from running back Ollie Gordon II, who had a 53-yard run and a 12-yard touchdown. Miami QB Malik Willis was harassed most of the afternoon and struggled to find receivers down the field. He finished 9-for-17 for 85 yards and was sacked two times. Minnesota's Kyler Murray struggled most of the game, but he made enough plays to keep the Vikings ahead. He connected 13 times with tight end T.J. Hockenson (119 yards). Murray finished 27-for-37 for 247 yards. The Dolphins thought they had a touchdown in the second quarter after Willis scrambled and found Chris Bell, who turned and went 68 yards for a long TD. But officials called Bell for illegal touching after ruling his foot went out of bounds before he made the reception. Box score | Week 4 live coverage | Game discussion How did Justin Jefferson's absence affect the Vikings? Another week, another disjointed Vikings offensive performance. Jefferson's absence because of an ankle injury didn't help, and neither did injuries to two of the Vikings' premier offensive linemen, Christian Darrisaw and Donovan Jackson. Coach Kevin O'Connell said Jackson (left guard) will get imaging and Darrisaw (left tackle) had concussion symptoms in the second half. He expects an update Monday. Still, Minnesota's offensive unit struggled the way it has all season. Murray looked out of sync in O'Connell's offensive system. The interior of the Vikings offensive line allowed consistent leakage. Minnesota wasn't able to generate any explosive plays. These have been themes. In Week 2, with backup quarterback Carson Wentz, the Vikings navigated the slog of a muddy Soldier Field. Last week at Tampa Bay, running-game inefficiency led to poor third-down results. Miami looked like it would be the Vikings' easiest test so far, even without Jefferson, who played only six snaps last week. The Vikings improved on third down, converting 8 of their 18 attempts Sunday. Perhaps the one positive? A lack of turnovers. Running back Aaron Jones fumbled once, but the ball bounced out of bounds. Darrisaw's and Jackson's health is integral to whether the Vikings can establish any further offensive momentum. Jefferson, meanwhile, could practice next week ahead of a hometown trip to play the New Orleans Saints. The Vikings are 4-0. Can the defense and special teams continue picking up the slack? These two units have led the charge since November. Minnesota hasn't lost since Week 13 of the 2025 season, and the combination of Brian Flores' group and Reichard has paved the path. The defense limited the Dolphins to only one touchdown Sunday. Gordon ripped through Minnesota's defense several times, including the 12-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Willis didn't throw an interception, but the Vikings limited him to only 85 yards passing. Returner Myles Price set the Vikings up to start the day with a huge 47-yard return on the opening kickoff. He followed that up with a 36-yard punt return. Maybe the most important Vikings player through four weeks, though, is Reichard, who has made all 12 of his field goal attempts this season. The Dolphins already weren't scoring much. Without De'Von Achane, what's their best-case scenario? Miami's offense ran into one of the league's hottest defensive units. And the Dolphins submitted one of the more impressive efforts so far, specifically with Gordon's talent as a runner. Without the injured Achane ahead of him, Gordon, a 2025 sixth-round NFL Draft pick, should get a lengthier run and can establish himself as a starting-caliber NFL running back. Miami offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik deserves praise for the game plan he put together to minimize potential damage against the Vikings defensive unit. The Dolphins should be able to move the football next week against the Cincinnati Bengals, especially if Willis continues his string of sound decision-making.