Buffalo
Bills
5-2
40
FINAL
6
Minnesota
Vikings
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 2d ago
In a dominating performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Minnesota Vikings 40-6 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. The Bills solidified their playoff aspirations with a comprehensive victory, showcasing their offensive prowess while the Vikings struggled to find their rhythm. Quarterback Jordan Love led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 243 yards and three touchdowns, effectively spreading the ball around. Running back James Cook III contributed significantly with 106 rushing yards, while CeeDee Lamb was a standout receiver, racking up 153 yards and finding the end zone as well. The Bills’ offense was relentless, constantly putting pressure on the Vikings’ defense. Defensively, the Bills also made their mark, with Cobie Durant intercepting a pass and adding to the pressure on the Vikings’ offense. Minnesota's Vita Vea registered 1.5 sacks, but it was not enough to stem the tide as Buffalo's defense stifled any hope of a comeback. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when Buffalo scored back-to-back touchdowns, pushing their lead to 21-0 and effectively sealing the game’s outcome.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jordan LoveQB291759%24330120.3
Marcus MariotaQB27933%85033.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB151067.1800331
Derrick HenryHB16623.9231150
Marcus MariotaQB9596.6220280
J.K. DobbinsHB11353.2131132
Tyrone Tracy JrHB5204.06090
Jordan LoveQB6183.0—060
Trey BensonHB177.0—070
KC Concepcion JrWR155.0—050
Denzel BostonWR133.0—030
Brady RussellFB122.0—020
CeeDee LambWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
CeeDee LambWR815319.1723610
Emeka EgbukaWR44310.8—0240
Tyrone Tracy JrHB12424.0—0241
KC Concepcion JrWR3227.340120
Rome OdunzeWR22211.050140
Denzel BostonWR22010.050120
Jake FergusonTE11515.060150
Ja'Kobi LaneWR11111.010110
J.K. DobbinsHB199.06090
Derrick HenryHB155.07051
Daniel BellingerTE133.0—030
James Cook IIIHB111.0—010
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Kamren KinchensSS50101
Jacob RodriguezMIKE50100
Leo ChenalMIKE70.5000
Chris BraswellLEDG70.5000
Vita VeaDT41.5010
Akeem Davis-GaitherMIKE50.5000
Avieon TerrellCB50.5000
Cobie DurantCB10102
Abdul CarterLEDG30.5000
Kevin Winston JrFS40002
Boye MafeREDG30.5000
Myles GarrettREDG20.5010
Cam HeywardDT30010
D'Angelo PondsCB30000
Jimmie WardSS30000
Kyler GordonCB30000
Antonio JohnsonFS20.5000
JL SkinnerSS30000
Mason GrahamDT10.5000
Keionte ScottCB20000
Daylen EveretteCB20000
Dorian WilliamsWILL20000
Braden FiskeDT20000
T.J. EdwardsWILL10000
Nahshon WrightCB10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Drew StevensK0100
Tress WayP0000
Jake ElliottK44453