Buffalo
Bills
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Minnesota
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Minnesota Vikings 42-14 in Week 9 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable contender. With playoff implications on the line, the Bills showcased their offensive prowess, overwhelming the Vikings in all facets of the game.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 394 yards and five touchdowns, while Garrett Wilson emerged as his top target with 140 receiving yards. On the ground, TreVeyon Henderson led the Vikings with 87 rushing yards, but it was clear that Minnesota struggled to keep pace with Buffalo's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Greg Rousseau leading the charge with three sacks and C.J. Gardner-Johnson contributing significantly with two interceptions and four total tackles. The turning point came early in the second half when Gardner-Johnson snagged his second interception, setting up another touchdown and effectively putting the game out of reach for the Vikings. Buffalo's defense not only contained Minnesota’s offense but also created critical turnovers that fueled their dominant victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 394 | 5 | 2 | 105.0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 19 | 6 | 32% | 111 | 1 | 2 | 30.7 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 12 | 87 | 7.3 | 11 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 140 | 35.0 | 64 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 82 | 82.0 | 43 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 31 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 56 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 40 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Danny Gray | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 5 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Davenport | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

