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Bills secure record viewership in dominant win over Vikings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 4:12 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Bills secure record viewership in dominant win over Vikings

Summary

The Buffalo Bills achieved a decisive 23-6 victory against the Minnesota Vikings on November 9 in Monday Night Football. This matchup garnered 21.7 million viewers, marking a new Week 9 record for ESPN’s coverage since 2006. Josh Allen contributed with 234 passing yards and one touchdown, while James Cook added 107 rushing yards. This victory improved the Bills’ record to 7-1, their best start in eight games since 1993. Overall, Monday Night Football has seen a 24% year-over-year viewership increase, showcasing the NFL's sustained appeal.

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•Bills defeat Vikings 23-6 on November 9
•Game attracts 21.7 million viewers, a record for Week 9
•Josh Allen throws for 234 yards and one touchdown
•James Cook rushes for 107 yards in the matchup
•Bills improve to 7-1, best start since 1993

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4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Bills-Vikings game breaks ESPN era record with eye-popping MNF viewership

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The Buffalo Bills’ dominant victory over the Minnesota Vikings delivered a historic television audience for ESPN. Buffalo cruised to a 23-6 victory on Monday Night Football, and millions tuned in to watch the Week 9 showdown. The November 9 matchup attracted 21.7 million viewers, setting a new Week 9 record for ESPN’s Monday Night Football […] The post Bills-Vikings game breaks ESPN era record with eye-popping MNF viewership appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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