Buffalo
Bills
5-2
38
FINAL
26
Minnesota
Vikings
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 9 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 38-26, solidifying their position as a formidable contender this season. The victory not only boosts their confidence but also provides a significant momentum swing as they approach the latter half of the season.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for an impressive 273 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking abilities. Supporting him were running back James Cook III, who contributed 73 rushing yards, and wide receiver Khalil Shakir, who exploded for 142 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game.
On the defensive side, while the Vikings struggled to contain the Bills' offense, Isaiah Rodgers Sr. stood out with seven total tackles, indicating his involvement in limiting plays. However, the turning point came when Buffalo's offense capitalized on a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. The Vikings' inability to consistently pressure Allen proved costly, as they were unable to disrupt the rhythm of the Bills' high-scoring attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 17 | 273 | 4 | 0 | 157.7 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 25 | 17 | 193 | 2 | 0 | 117.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 73 | 4.6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 14 | 68 | 4.9 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 9 | 59 | 6.6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 142 | 28.4 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24 |

