Buffalo
Bills
5-2
59
FINAL
27
Minnesota
Vikings
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane clash, the Buffalo Bills dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 59-27, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt during Week 9 of the 2026 season. The Bills' explosive offense proved too much for the Vikings, who struggled to keep pace throughout the contest.
Leading the way for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who tossed four touchdown passes while efficiently amassing a total of 350 passing yards. James Cook III provided crucial support on the ground, contributing 82 rushing yards, while the Vikings' Kyler Murray showcased his arm talent with an impressive 419 passing yards, connecting well with standout receiver Jordan Addison, who racked up 191 receiving yards.
On the defensive side, the Bills made pivotal plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Landon Jackson recorded a sack, applying pressure on Murray, while Maxwell Hairston's interception halted a potential scoring drive for Minnesota. The turning point came early in the second half when the Bills' defense forced a turnover, allowing the offense to extend their lead decisively and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 32 | 15 | 47% | 419 | 4 | 4 | 93.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 20 | 18 | 90% | 300 | 4 | 1 | 137.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 21 | 82 | 3.9 | 20 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 13 | 44 | 3.4 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 7 | 191 | 27.3 | 20 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 126 | 31.5 | 38 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 47 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 24 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 78 | 78.0 | 37 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 11 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 19 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 2 | 8 | 28 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

