Buffalo
Bills
4-3
67
FINAL
35
Minnesota
Vikings
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display of offensive firepower, the Buffalo Bills topped the Minnesota Vikings 67-35 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, Buffalo's high-octane offense showcased their dominance, leaving the Vikings scrambling to keep pace throughout the game.
Leading the charge for the Bills was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for five touchdowns and contributed to the team's explosive scoring. Minnesota's Tyler Shough put up impressive numbers as well, racking up 412 passing yards and keeping the game competitive, while Justin Jefferson shone with 199 receiving yards. However, the Bills’ relentless offensive attack proved too much for the Vikings to handle.
On the defensive side, the Bills' Bobby Wagner made significant contributions with a sack and an interception, pivotal moments that shifted momentum in Buffalo's favor. Despite Byron Murphy Jr.'s four total tackles for Minnesota, the Vikings' defense struggled to contain the Bills' relentless assault. The turning point came when Wagner's interception led to a quick touchdown, extending Buffalo's lead and effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 36 | 20 | 56% | 412 | 3 | 3 | 89.1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 22 | 96% | 406 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 13 | 65 | 5.0 | 20 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 65 | 3.8 | 13 | 4 | 50 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 9 | 199 | 22.1 | 52 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 149 | 24.8 | 97 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 45 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 19 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 11 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 35 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | — | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | SAM | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

