Buffalo
Bills
1-6
24
FINAL
10
Minnesota
Vikings
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 9 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Minnesota Vikings 24-10, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the 2026 season approaches its midpoint. The Bills now sit in a strong position, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure as they continue to build momentum.
Josh Allen was the standout offensive performer for Buffalo, throwing for 266 yards and two touchdown passes, effectively leading his team to victory. His connection with the receiving corps was on full display, while the Vikingsβ Demond Claiborne managed to put up 50 rushing yards, and Justin Jefferson shined with 110 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bills.
Buffalo's defense was a significant factor in the outcome, with Nick Herbig making a notable impact by recording four total tackles and two crucial sacks that disrupted Minnesota's offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Christian Benford intercepted a pass, shifting the momentum firmly in Buffaloβs favor and allowing them to maintain control for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 266 | 2 | 0 | 141.6 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 20 | 11 | 55% | 190 | 1 | 1 | 83.3 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 10 | 50 | 5.0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 110 | 22.0 | 47 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 62 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 50 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 25 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 24 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Herbig | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 3 | 1 | 45 |

