Buffalo takes a 10-6 halftime lead as Minnesota’s offense struggles to sustain drives.
On Monday night, Buffalo built a 10-6 halftime lead with a first-quarter field goal and Josh Allen’s second-quarter touchdown pass to Keleki Latu; Minnesota answered with two field goals. Allen has 128 total yards and a touchdown, while Carson Wentz is 7-for-17 for 75 yards. The Bills have 142 total yards to Minnesota’s 86 and three sacks; each team has one turnover, with Buffalo throwing an interception and Minnesota losing a fumble. The key after the break is third down: Minnesota is 0-for-5, Buffalo 4-for-10, and the Vikings have only five first downs. Both teams entered 6-1, but Buffalo is No. 3 in the power index to Minnesota’s No. 5—can the Vikings find a way to extend drives?
Key Performers
Josh Allen (BUF): 13/20, 122 passing yards, 1 TD; 128 total yards Keleki Latu (BUF): 1 catch, 25 yards, 1 TD Justin Jefferson (MIN): 2 catches, 39 yards