Buffalo
Bills
2-5
41
FINAL
10
Minnesota
Vikings
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding 41-10 victory in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Bills reaffirm their position as a formidable contender in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity throughout the game.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 205 yards and two touchdowns, while Ray Davis provided a strong ground game with 98 rushing yards. Khalil Shakir was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 105 yards and proving to be a reliable target for Allen. The Bills' offense operated efficiently, capitalizing on their opportunities and keeping the Vikings on their heels.
Defensively, the Bills made their mark with Greg Rousseau recording two sacks, significantly impacting Minnesota's offensive rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when Rousseau’s sack led to a turnover, allowing the Bills to extend their lead. While Demario Davis tallied eight tackles for the Vikings, it wasn't enough to shift momentum back in their favor as the Bills' defense stifled any attempts at a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 21 | 81% | 205 | 2 | 1 | 109.1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 34 | 15 | 44% | 153 | 1 | 2 | 42.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Davis | HB | 9 | 98 | 10.9 | 56 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 57 | 3.6 | — | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 13 | 51 | 3.9 | 12 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 8 | 105 | 13.1 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 20 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 23 |

