Bills at Vikings
Buffalo Bills 40, Minnesota Vikings 6 · NNA Madden 27 Regs
Final Score
Bills 40 3 TD · 2 FG · 4 XP
Vikings 6 0 TD · 2 FG · 0 XPKyler Murray 184 yds passingJames Cook III 13 yds rushingT.J. Hockenson 91 yds receivingC.J. Gardner-Johnson 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 177 · 154Passing yards 164 · 157Rushing yards 13 · -3Completions 12/15 · 14/27Yards per carry 3.3 · -3.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
The Buffalo Bills dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 40-6, securing a decisive victory in Week 9 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Bills' playoff aspirations but also marks a significant statement against a struggling Vikings team.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for two touchdowns while leading his offense with precision. Despite the Bills’ ground game being limited, James Cook III made the most of his opportunities with 13 rushing yards. For Minnesota, Kyler Murray managed to put up 184 passing yards, but the lack of offensive firepower ultimately hindered their chances.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Ed Oliver leading the charge with three sacks, showcasing an aggressive pass rush that consistently pressured Murray. C.J. Gardner-Johnson's two interceptions were crucial in shifting momentum, and the Bills' ability to stifle the Vikings at key moments solidified their commanding lead. The turning point came early in the second half when Gardner-Johnson's pick set up a quick score, putting the game out of reach for Minnesota.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 12/15 | 80% | 169 | 2 | 1 | 125.4 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 14/27 | 52% | 184 | 0 | 4 | 34.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Joshua PalmerWR | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 54 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 30 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Tommy Doman JrP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler BassK | 2/2 | 4 | 41 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 0 | 56 |