MINNESOTA: Bills beat Vikings 23-6 on Monday Night Football
The Buffalo Bills beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-6 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday Night Football. Buffalo held the ball for 42 minutes, 32 seconds, James Cook ran for 107 yards and a touchdown, and Minnesota's only points came on two Will Reichard field goals. The Vikings, with Carson Wentz starting at quarterback, managed 178 total yards and fell to 6-2 with their second straight loss; the Bills improved to 7-1.
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Why it matters
The loss is the Vikings' second in a row and drops Minnesota to 6-2, while Buffalo improves to 7-1. Minnesota's offense managed 178 total yards and went 0-for-8 on third down.
Sources
- NBC Sports (ProFootballTalk): Bills wear down Vikings, 23-6
- theScore: Bills vs. Vikings box score
- FOX 9: Vikings vs. Bills live updates
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