Buffalo
Bills
3-4
21
FINAL
38
Minnesota
Vikings
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings secured a decisive 38-21 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 9 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Vikings showcased their offensive prowess, leaving the Bills searching for answers.
Leading the charge for the Vikings was quarterback Kyler Murray, who threw for an impressive 244 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with his receivers. Justin Jefferson emerged as his top target, racking up 89 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Vikings' aerial attack. Jordan Mason also made his mark on the ground, adding 85 rushing yards to complement the explosive passing game.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Josh Metellus's two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Metellus picked off a pass, setting up a touchdown that extended Minnesota's lead. Despite Greg Rousseau's solid performance for the Bills, including a sack and four total tackles, Buffalo struggled to contain the Vikings' relentless offensive assault, ultimately leading to their defeat.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 27 | 13 | 48% | 244 | 4 | 2 | 88.5 |
| JOSH Allen | QB | 27 | 13 | 48% | 198 | 2 | 5 | 57.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mason | HB | 11 | 85 | 7.7 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 8 | 26 | 3.3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| JOSH Allen | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 55 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 20 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 40 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 15 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 56 |

