Buffalo
Bills
5-2
24
FINAL
21
Minnesota
Vikings
1-5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 in a thrilling Week 9 matchup of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams were hungry for a victory, making this contest a must-watch for fans and analysts alike.
Kyler Murray showcased his talent under center for the Vikings, throwing for 206 yards and an impressive three touchdowns, keeping Minnesota competitive throughout the game. On the ground, James Cook III led the Bills with 88 rushing yards, providing crucial support to the offense. Meanwhile, Jauan Jennings was a standout for the Vikings in the receiving game, racking up 91 yards and frequently moving the chains when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Bills made their presence felt, particularly through Ed Oliver, who recorded 1.5 sacks, disrupting Minnesota's rhythm. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Buffalo's defense held strong, allowing only a late field goal and securing the win. With both teams fighting for playoff positioning, the Bills' resilience on defense proved essential in clinching the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 39 | 24 | 62% | 206 | 3 | 0 | 101.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 15 | 65% | 202 | 3 | 0 | 132.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 88 | 5.9 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 13 | 77 | 5.9 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 9 | 9 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 14 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 59 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 7 | 82 | 11.7 | 23 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 30 | 2 | 33 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Oliver | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 44 |

