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Photos: MN Vikings Beat Dolphins, Go To 5-1 Into Bye Week

The Vikings won their fourth straight and moved to 5-1 on the season under their new head coach, Kevin O'Connell.

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, right, talks with Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, right, talks with Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

MIAMI, FL — At times it wasn't pretty, but the Minnesota Vikings beat the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, 24 to 16. The Vikings won their fourth straight and moved to 5-1 on the season under their new head coach, Kevin O'Connell.

The team will head into its bye week with confidence and control over the NFC North.

After their bye, the Vikings will play at home against the 2-4 Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 30.

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Here are the current NFC North standings:

  1. Vikings — 5-1
  2. Packers — 3-3
  3. Bears — 2-4
  4. Lions — 1-4

Check out photos from Sunday's victory below:

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel reacts as he sees his toddler daughter ahead of the start of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell walks the sideline during a NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct.16, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (84) makes a catch for a touchdown, pursued by Miami Dolphins cornerback Keion Crossen (27), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) kicks a field goal, assisted by Minnesota Vikings punter Ryan Wright (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
A pass to Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) is incomplete, as he is defended by Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) goes down, charged with intentional downing, defended by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99), during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) celebrates a turnover during a NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct.16, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) makes a catch for a touchdown in front to Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) and Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) during a NFL football game, Sunday, Oct.16, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah II (33), Minnesota Vikings cornerback Kris Boyd (29), Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24), Minnesota Vikings safety Myles Dorn (46), Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler Sr. (3) celebrate in the end zone during a NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct.16, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)

NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) celebrates at the end of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe interviews Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) a NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct.16, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, right, greets Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel after the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) smiles after winning a NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct.16, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)

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