Josh Allen and James Cook powered Buffalo past Minnesota as the Bills controlled possession and the decisive second half.
On Monday—today in Eastern time—Buffalo won 23-6 with two touchdowns and three field goals, while Minnesota managed two field goals. The Bills led 10-6 at halftime, then added a third-quarter field goal and a fourth-quarter touchdown and field goal; Minnesota's points all came in the second quarter. Josh Allen completed 21 of 31 passes for 234 yards and a touchdown, adding 15 rushing yards. James Cook III ran for 107 yards and a touchdown, while Keleki Latu caught one pass for 25 yards and a touchdown. Buffalo outgained Minnesota 339-178, earned 22 first downs to nine and held the ball for 42:32 to Minnesota's 17:28; the Bills converted 7 of 18 third downs while the Vikings went 0-for-8. Carson Wentz completed 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards with no touchdowns, while Max Brosmer went 6 of 7 for 58 yards and Justin Jefferson caught three passes for 58 yards. Buffalo recorded four sacks and threw one interception; Minnesota had two sacks, threw two interceptions and lost a fumble for three total turnovers.
Key Performers
Josh Allen, QB: 21/31, 234 passing yards, 1 passing TD; 15 rushing yards. James Cook III, RB: 107 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD. Keleki Latu, TE: 1 reception, 25 yards, 1 receiving TD.
Standings Impact
Buffalo improves from 6-1 to 7-1 and extends its three-game winning streak to four. Minnesota falls from 6-1 to 6-2.
DYMA Insight
Buffalo entered ranked No. 3 in the power index at 88.5, ahead of Minnesota at No. 5 with 83.2. The Bills made that edge tangible with a 25:04 possession advantage and a 339-178 yardage gap.