Vikings face tough challenge against Bills in Monday Night Football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 3:28 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings host the Buffalo Bills on November 9 in a matchup of 6-1 teams. Both teams are off to solid starts this season, with Minnesota boasting the NFL's best defense while Buffalo's Josh Allen leads all quarterbacks in EPA per play. Minnesota will start Carson Wentz at quarterback due to Kyler Murray's hamstring injury, looking to boost an offense that ranks among the league's lowest in points and yards. The game presents key playoff implications, especially for the Vikings amid a competitive NFC North.
- •Vikings are 6-1, leading the NFC North division race.
- •Bills also hold a 6-1 record, seeking to maintain AFC East lead.
- •Minnesota ranks last in points and yards per game this season.
- •Josh Allen is an MVP frontrunner against the Vikings' top-ranked defense.
- •Carson Wentz starts for the Vikings in place of Kyler Murray.
- 3:28 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Monday Night Football preview: Vikings defense gets a tough test vs. Josh Allen and Bills
"The No. 1 defense in the NFL this season has a big challenge on Monday night.
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