MINNEAPOLIS — T.J. Hockenson went "Rock 'EM, Sock 'EM, Clock 'EM."

The tight end caught his 13^th reception of the day, tying his single-game career high, and opted to slide at the Miami 2-yard line as the clock reached the 2-minute warning.

The Dolphins had exhausted their timeouts before the stoppage and were unable to do anything but watch Minnesota line up in victory formation as Minnesota claimed a 15-10 decision to improve to 4-0 on the season and drop Miami to 0-4 Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Rather than diving for the end zone and prompting Minnesota's "SKOL Vikings" fight song, the decision to opt for the clock allowed Minnesota's defense the opportunity to not go back on the field for one final stand.

Hockenson's baker's dozen catches (on 13 targets) are the most by a Viking in a game against the Dolphins, passing the previous record of nine that was set by Sammy White and later matched by Jake Reed, who was in attendance for the Crucial Catch game, and Cris Carter.

Hockenson finished with 119 yards, which was good for his fourth game with 100-plus as a Viking tying the late Joe Senser for the most by a Minnesota tight end all-time.

He delivered his long reception of 22 yards on the final drive, moving the ball from the Miami 37 to the 22 and followed with a 5-yard reception after a penalty and the 8-yard clincher.

Kyler Murray made his third start with Minnesota and finished 27-of-37 passing for 247 yards and a passer rating of 90.7 on a day the Vikings were without star receiver Justin Jefferson.

Jordan Addison helped fill the gap with four catches for 52 yards, highlighted by a gain of 27 on Minnesota's final possession, and Aaron Jones, Sr., caught four passes for 34 yards.

Jones rushed 20 times for 94 yards, a total that featured a long of 19.

Minnesota's offense possessed the ball for the final 5:41 of the game, pushing its time of possession advantage to 39:11, compared to 20:49, on the day.

Here are four more observations.

1. Turner leads the charge

Dallas Turner, a South Florida native, brought his best for multiple plays against his hometown team.

Turner recorded both of Minnesota's sacks, as well as a forced fumble. His helmet knocked the ball free from Malik Willis just before the QB could throw it. The play was initially called an incompletion, but Minnesota challenged the call and won the review.

Willis never seemed comfortable and finished 9-of-17 passing for 85 yards and a passer rating of 67.0.

2. Price's electric start

Myles Price's "September to Remember" knows no bounds — or at least didn't stop with the calendar flipping to October.

Price followed winning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 3 and Player of the Month for September by rattling off a 47-yard kickoff return to open Sunday's contest.

Although the Vikings started their first drive at the 49, Minnesota gave up a sack on its first play of scrimmage and quickly punted.

It proved to be Price's only kickoff return opportunity in the first half, but the second-year pro also ripped off a 36-yard return the first time he fielded a punt. That play positioned the Vikings at the Dolphins 38-yard line.

The Vikings only advanced the ball nine yards on six plays, but were able to take a 3-0 lead with 7:54 remaining in the first quarter.

3. Injuries hit left side of the o-line

The Vikings entered the game having played the intended starting five offensive linemen (LT Christian Darrisaw, LG Donovan Jackson, C Blake Brandel, RG Will Fries and RT Brian O'Neill) for every offensive snap of the first three games.

The 176 plays together already exceeded the number of snaps played by the intended starting five of 2025 by 93, which is a stat for how much turmoil the group went through last season.

Injuries to the group reared their ugly head Sunday.

Jackson left Sunday's game on Minnesota's second possession with a knee injury. He was replaced by Joe Huber.

Darrisaw left the game with a neck injury later in the first half. He returned in the second half but left again to be evaluated for a concussion. He was replaced by Ryan Van Demark.

4. Reichard reliable again

Will Reicard's reliability is considerably appreciated by Vikings fans. He was shown on the video board on the sidelines late in the game, and the home crowd erupted.

Reichard aimed true on all five field goals he attempted (47, 50, 33, 41 and 29) to match his single-game high.

He has now made 31 consecutive field goals, tying Fuad Reveiz for the second-longest streak in team history. Only Gary Anderson (35) had a longer streak.

The third-year kicker also seemed to perplex Dolphins returners with his kickoffs, including his final offering that was muffed and returned for just 1 yard to the Miami 18.

Bonus note: Harrison Smith appeared in his 211^th career game, passing Vikings Legend Fred Cox for third-in team history. Only Jim Marshall (270) and Mick Tingelhoff (240) played in more games for the Vikings.

Smith came up with a pass breakup on what proved to be Miami's final offensive snap of the game, a deep toss by Willis on a third-and-8 from the Dolphins 20-yard line, forcing a punt.

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