Bills at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 28, Buffalo Bills 18 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Bills 18 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Vikings 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPTaylen Green 298 yds passingBhayshul Tuten 61 yds rushingKhalil Shakir 132 yds receivingTrenton Simpson 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 332 · 214Passing yards 287 · 93Rushing yards 45 · 121Completions 15/20 · 9/13Yards per carry 3.8 · 7.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 30d ago
In a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings outlasted the Buffalo Bills, securing a 28-18 victory. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was Minnesota that emerged triumphant at home, keeping their postseason hopes alive.
Vikings quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. was instrumental in the win, throwing for two touchdowns and helping to orchestrate an effective offensive attack. On the other side, Buffalo's Taylen Green showcased his passing prowess with 298 yards through the air, while Khalil Shakir shined as his top target, racking up 132 receiving yards. Bhayshul Tuten contributed significantly on the ground for Minnesota, adding crucial rushing yards to keep the Bills' defense on its heels.
The Vikings' defense played a key role in the outcome, led by Trenton Simpson's interception that shifted momentum in Minnesota's favor. Avieon Terrell was a standout with four tackles, helping to contain the explosive Buffalo offense. The game turned decisively in the second half when Simpson's pick led to a touchdown, giving the Vikings a lead they would not relinquish.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 14/20 | 70% | 298 | 1 | 2 | 89.5 |
| George PickensWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 9/13 | 69% | 104 | 2 | 0 | 132.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 12 | 45 | 3.8 | 23 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 11 | 61 | 5.5 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 3 | 132 | 44.0 | 41 | 0 | 63 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 29 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 5 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Quentin LakeSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David OnyemataDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles MurphyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack BaunWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan DavisDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | |||||
| Matthew JudonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey SlyeK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jason SandersK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |