Vikings vs. Bills: Score, Key Moments and Stats from Buffalo’s 23–6 Win | November 10, 2026

Last checked: November 10, 2026, 8:08 a.m. EST (UTC−05:00; 13:08 UTC).

The Buffalo Bills beat the Minnesota Vikings 23–6 on Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Buffalo’s defense forced three Minnesota turnovers, and a steady second-half run game helped the Bills pull away after leading by only four at halftime. The win moved Buffalo to 7–1 and extended its winning streak to four; Minnesota fell to 6–2 after a second straight loss.

Destaques

• Buffalo won 23–6, with James Cook scoring the game’s final touchdown on a five-yard run.
• Josh Allen’s 25-yard touchdown pass to tight end Keleki Latu with 44 seconds left in the first half put the Bills ahead for good.
• The Vikings committed three turnovers and went 0-for-8 on third down.
• Cook carried 31 times for 107 yards; Allen threw for 234 yards and one touchdown.

What was the final score in Vikings vs. Bills?

Buffalo finished with 23 points and Minnesota with 6. The Week 9 Monday Night Football game was played November 9, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings’ official game listing set kickoff for 7:15 p.m. Central Time. Minneapolis was on Central Standard Time, CST (UTC−06:00), because U.S. daylight saving time had ended on November 1; the listed kickoff therefore corresponds to 01:15 UTC on November 10. That UTC date is one day later than the game’s Minneapolis date. The NIST daylight-saving schedule and Minneapolis clock reference confirm the relevant date and standard-time offset.

Buffalo led 3–0 after the first quarter, 10–6 at halftime, 13–6 after three quarters and added 10 points in the fourth. The Vikings’ official game center records the final and the teams’ postgame records.

How did the scoring unfold?

These are game-clock readings—the time left in each quarter—not time-of-day timestamps. Buffalo’s 10–6 halftime lead came from the game’s only touchdown before the break: Allen extended the play under pressure, rolled right and found Latu alone downfield. Minnesota answered with Reichard’s 53-yarder with five seconds left, but the Bills still took a four-point edge into the locker room. The Bills’ recap and the NFL’s game analysis describe the late-half scoring drive.

Which moments decided the game?

Minnesota’s defense made several early stops and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. intercepted Allen, returning the ball 55 yards. The Vikings could not turn that chance into points. On the fourth play of their next possession, quarterback Carson Wentz’s screen pass to Justin Jefferson hit the turf; Buffalo’s Greg Rousseau recovered the fumble after a successful challenge. That early turnover swung field position and helped the Bills open the scoring with Bass’s 39-yard kick.

The Vikings tied the game at 3–3 in the second quarter, but Allen’s connection with Latu restored Buffalo’s lead before halftime. Minnesota’s offense then stalled after the break. Linebackers Dorian Williams and Terrel Bernard intercepted Wentz in the third quarter, and the Vikings could not find the end zone. Buffalo added a field goal after the first pick, then used the clock and its ground game to widen the gap.

The decisive possession began as the fourth quarter opened: Buffalo went 15 plays over 84 yards and used 8 minutes, 32 seconds. Cook finished it with a five-yard touchdown run at 6:17 remaining. Bass’s 52-yard field goal later completed the scoring. Buffalo’s official recap describes the drive as a season-long possession for the team; the final was 23–6.

Why did Buffalo win?

The clearest difference was how often each offense stayed on the field. Buffalo gained 339 total yards and held the ball for 42:32; Minnesota managed 178 yards and possessed it for 17:28. The Vikings converted none of eight third downs, compared with Buffalo’s seven conversions in 18 attempts. Those figures, published in the official box score, show how the Bills gave their defense recovery time while keeping Minnesota’s offense in difficult downs.

Cook supplied the late-game answer on the ground: 31 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown. Allen completed 21 of 31 passes for 234 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Wentz completed 8 of 25 for 81 yards and threw two interceptions; the Vikings also lost the Rousseau-recovered fumble. Jefferson led Minnesota with 58 receiving yards on three catches, but the team never scored a touchdown. The Vikings’ own postgame review likewise identified the turnovers and third-down problems as central issues.

What does the result mean for both teams?

Buffalo left Minneapolis at 7–1, matching a strong start with a fourth consecutive win. Minnesota’s 6–2 record reflects a second consecutive defeat after opening the season 6–0. The result is a meaningful Week 9 data point: Buffalo’s defense and extended drives controlled this matchup, while Minnesota will need to improve its third-down offense and protect the ball in its next game. It does not, by itself, settle either team’s postseason position.

Vikings vs. Bills FAQ

Who won the Vikings vs. Bills game?

The Buffalo Bills defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23–6 on November 9, 2026.

Who scored the game-winning touchdown?

James Cook scored Buffalo’s fourth-quarter touchdown on a five-yard run. The Bills already led when he scored, and the run extended the margin to 20–6.

Where and when was the game played?

At U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Monday, November 9, 2026. The listed kickoff was 7:15 p.m. Minneapolis CST (UTC−06:00), or 01:15 UTC on November 10.