The Buffalo Bills ground the Minnesota Vikings down on Monday Night Football, winning 23-6 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on 9 November 2026 to close out NFL Week 9.
The Bills improve to 7-1 — their best eight-game start since 1993 — and hold the AFC’s best record. The Vikings fall to 6-2, losing a second straight game after a 6-0 start, and drop out of first place in the NFC North, with the Chicago Bears taking over the division lead.
Josh Allen threw for 234 yards and a touchdown on 21 of 31 passing, with one interception, and added 15 rushing yards. His touchdown pass came with 44 seconds left before halftime.
The star of the night was James Cook. The running back carried 31 times for 107 yards and a late touchdown — the second-most carries of his career — sealing the win on a 15-play, 84-yard drive that took eight minutes and 32 seconds off the clock.
Buffalo led only 10-6 at halftime, then scored 13 unanswered points in the second half. Tyler Bass kicked field goals including a 52-yarder as the Bills pulled away.
Buffalo’s defence was the story of the night. It held Minnesota to 178 total yards and nine first downs, forced three turnovers and conceded no touchdowns. The Bills held the ball for 42 minutes and 32 seconds — a statement of control from start to finish.
Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz managed eight completions from 25 attempts for 81 yards and two interceptions before being replaced by Max Brosmer in the fourth quarter.
It has been a huge week in college football too, from Georgia’s rout of Ole Miss to Notre Dame stunning No. 1 Miami. On Monday night, the Bills made their own statement — 7-1, and the team to beat in the AFC.
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