Bills control time of possession in win over Vikings
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Last updated Nov 10, 2026
FootballThe Buffalo Bills secured a 23-6 victory against the Minnesota Vikings on November 10, 2026. The Bills dominated time of possession, holding the ball for over 42 minutes and producing three 80-yard drives. Quarterback Josh Allen initially struggled against a heavy Vikings blitz but found success with quick passes, connecting with tight end Keleki Latu for a touchdown before halftime. Running back James Cook contributed significantly with 107 yards and a touchdown, helping to seal the win. This victory exemplifies Buffalo's ability to adapt and grind out a win against an aggressive defense.
- •Bills control the clock for over 42 minutes.
- •Josh Allen finishes with 234 passing yards.
- •Keleki Latu scores his first career touchdown.
- •James Cook rushes for 107 yards and a touchdown.
- •Minnesota blitzed 71% of the time, highest in the NFL.
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Bills offense dominates time of possession, grinds down valiant Vikings defense
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Tale of the tape: Bills were able to find solutions to Vikings blitz as game progressed
"Joe Brady likes to say the Buffalo Bills play nameless, faceless opponents. The Minnesota Vikings can probably say the same, but only because they bring enough heat to peel the faces off opposing offenses, bolstering a high-blitzing phisolsophy by being fast, physical and intelligent. The Vikings defense is simply nasty. When someone looks at the statistics down the road, they might think the ...
"The Buffalo Bills learned firsthand that more blockers doesn’t guarantee better protection. The Minnesota Vikings defense entered the game blitzing an NFL-high 71% of the time, more than double the league average. And the Bills came out with a game plan that respected the blitz and the chaos it created. Throughout much of the first half, the NFL’s top-ranked scoring defense outdueled the ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 10:49 PMBills offense dominates time of possession, grinds down valiant Vikings defense
Joe Brady likes to say the Buffalo Bills play nameless, faceless opponents. The Minnesota Vikings can probably say the same, but only because they bring enough heat to peel the faces off opposing offenses, bolstering a high-blitzing phisolsophy by being fast, physical and intelligent. The Vikings defense is simply nasty. When someone looks at the statistics down the road, they might think the ...
- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 10:48 PMTale of the tape: Bills were able to find solutions to Vikings blitz as game progressed
The Buffalo Bills learned firsthand that more blockers doesn’t guarantee better protection. The Minnesota Vikings defense entered the game blitzing an NFL-high 71% of the time, more than double the league average. And the Bills came out with a game plan that respected the blitz and the chaos it created. Throughout much of the first half, the NFL’s top-ranked scoring defense outdueled the ...
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