Buffalo
Bills
6-1
35
FINAL
17
Minnesota
Vikings
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills cruised to a decisive 35-17 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications looming, the Bills showcased their offensive prowess while the Vikings struggled to keep pace. This win solidifies Buffalo's position in the playoff race as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Josh Allen was the standout quarterback, throwing four touchdown passes and leading his team with precision. He found Skyler Bell for a remarkable 137 receiving yards, while James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground with 96 rushing yards. Together, they orchestrated a well-balanced offensive attack that kept the Vikings' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays to stifle Minnesota's efforts. T.J. Parker registered a sack that disrupted Kyler Murray's rhythm, while Tyson Campbell's interception turned the tide, halting a potential scoring drive. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Campbell's pick set up another scoring opportunity for Buffalo, extending their lead and ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 30 | 16 | 329 | 2 | 2 | 86.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 16 | 12 | 253 | 4 | 1 | 130.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 18 | 96 | 5.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Bell | WR | 6 | 137 | 22.8 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 78 | 78.0 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 |

