NFL game

Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings

· Final

Buffalo Bills · Minnesota Vikings

Data: ESPN · observed Source

Matchup details observed .

Final score

Buffalo Bills 23 — Minnesota Vikings 6

Box-score leaders · plays of the day

  • Carson Wentz · MIN: Passing Yards: 8/25, 81 YDS, 2 INT · game
  • Jordan Mason · MIN: Rushing Yards: 6 CAR, 35 YDS · game
  • Justin Jefferson · MIN: Receiving Yards: 3 REC, 58 YDS · game
  • Andrew Van Ginkel · MIN: Sacks: 1 · game
  • Blake Cashman · MIN: Tackles: 12 · game
  • Josh Allen · BUF: Passing Yards: 21/31, 234 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT · game
  • James Cook III · BUF: Rushing Yards: 31 CAR, 107 YDS, 1 TD · game
  • Khalil Shakir · BUF: Receiving Yards: 4 REC, 58 YDS · game
  • Greg Rousseau · BUF: Sacks: 1 · game
  • Terrel Bernard · BUF: Tackles: 5 · game

Source

Fantasy outlook · Week 9

PPR projections · observed . Rankings and other scoring formats.

Josh Allen

BUF · QB · Rank 7 · Tier 2

18.1 PPR points · floor 9.5 · ceiling 26.7

Why: Josh Allen

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the QB average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 7.8 QB fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · QB
WeekCompAttPass ydsPass TDINTRushRush ydsRed-zone touches
82134289217304
6233325520511
5121921011101213
4233325311542

Kyler Murray

MIN · QB · Rank 18 · Tier 3

15.4 PPR points · floor 8.4 · ceiling 22.4

Why: Kyler Murray

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the QB average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 18.4 QB fantasy points a game (3.5% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · QB
WeekCompAttPass ydsPass TDINTRushRush ydsRed-zone touches
81729210214350
71424150105390
524302291010511
42737247006163

Carson Wentz

MIN · QB · Rank 24 · Tier 3

13.3 PPR points · floor 4.5 · ceiling 22.1

Why: Carson Wentz

Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the QB average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 18.4 QB fantasy points a game (3.5% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · QB
WeekCompAttPass ydsPass TDINTRushRush ydsRed-zone touches
2112014300360
11219133305-10

Kyle Allen

BUF · QB · Rank 43 · Tier 5

9.9 PPR points

Why: Kyle Allen

Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the QB average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 7.8 QB fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · QB
WeekCompAttPass ydsPass TDINTRushRush ydsRed-zone touches
8000002-20

James Cook

BUF · RB · Rank 7 · Tier 2

14 PPR points · floor 9.5 · ceiling 18.5

Why: James Cook

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 18.4 RB fantasy points a game (12.7% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
82180132216
62295133584
52511121175
4127512284

Aaron Jones

MIN · RB · Rank 34 · Tier 5

8.5 PPR points · floor 2.9 · ceiling 14.1

Why: Aaron Jones

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 26.5 RB fantasy points a game (8.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
8522022181
782601101
52511313345
42094084344

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Jordan Mason

MIN · RB · Rank 51 · Tier 5

6.5 PPR points · floor 1.5 · ceiling 11.5

Why: Jordan Mason

Last 3 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 26.5 RB fantasy points a game (8.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 3 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
882000001
7156802001
1155910004

Ty Johnson

BUF · RB · Rank 66 · Tier 6

5.7 PPR points · floor 2.6 · ceiling 8.8

Why: Ty Johnson

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 18.4 RB fantasy points a game (12.7% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
844033192
613022240
500044720
41302292

Ray Davis

BUF · RB · Rank 78 · Tier 6

4.8 PPR points · floor 3.3 · ceiling 6.3

Why: Ray Davis

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 18.4 RB fantasy points a game (12.7% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
863000000
61401150
522011310
41301140

Max Bredeson

MIN · RB · Rank 85 · Tier 7

4.2 PPR points · floor 4.2 · ceiling 4.2

Why: Max Bredeson

Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 26.5 RB fantasy points a game (8.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
70001000
30000000

DeeJay Dallas

MIN · RB · Rank 89 · Tier 7

3.6 PPR points · floor 2.4 · ceiling 4.8

Why: DeeJay Dallas

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 26.5 RB fantasy points a game (8.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
81400000
70000000
500011110
400011100

Demond Claiborne

MIN · RB · Rank 92 · Tier 7

3.5 PPR points · floor 2.8 · ceiling 4.2

Why: Demond Claiborne

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 26.5 RB fantasy points a game (8.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
50001160
431200000
33100000
20001120

Frank Gore Jr.

BUF · RB · Rank 111 · Tier 8

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Not on active roster

Why: Frank Gore Jr.

Not on active roster · projection zero · Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 18.4 RB fantasy points a game (12.7% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
11300000

Justin Jefferson

MIN · WR · Rank 16 · Tier 3

11 PPR points · floor 1.1 · ceiling 20.9

Why: Justin Jefferson

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 37.1 WR fantasy points a game (11.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8953316032.1%1
7744407529.2%1
5767917424.1%1
322320188%0

Jordan Addison

MIN · WR · Rank 34 · Tier 4

9.3 PPR points · floor 2 · ceiling 16.6

Why: Jordan Addison

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 37.1 WR fantasy points a game (11.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
88366017328.6%0
7322005712.5%0
4645205118.2%0
39590115136%0

Khalil Shakir

BUF · WR · Rank 37 · Tier 4

9.1 PPR points · floor 5.2 · ceiling 13

Why: Khalil Shakir

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 25.9 WR fantasy points a game (13.4% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8656401318.2%1
6643412720%1
5338001716.7%0
4878202926.7%1

DJ Moore

BUF · WR · Rank 50 · Tier 4

8.2 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 16.7

Why: DJ Moore

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 25.9 WR fantasy points a game (13.4% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
87482110321.2%2
421110186.7%0
310667012738.5%1
2000000%0

Keon Coleman

BUF · WR · Rank 57 · Tier 4

7.9 PPR points · floor 0.1 · ceiling 15.7

Why: Keon Coleman

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 25.9 WR fantasy points a game (13.4% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
83140799.1%0
6645918820%1
521715011.1%1
47611619023.3%0

Jauan Jennings

MIN · WR · Rank 105 · Tier 6

4.9 PPR points · floor 2.7 · ceiling 7.1

Why: Jauan Jennings

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 37.1 WR fantasy points a game (11.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
82211087.1%0
7323403612.5%0
51000193.4%0
4118043%0

Tai Felton

MIN · WR · Rank 123 · Tier 6

4 PPR points · floor 1.7 · ceiling 6.3

Why: Tai Felton

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 37.1 WR fantasy points a game (11.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
71000144.2%0
5322703010.3%0
41114083%0
3200088%0

Josh Palmer

BUF · WR · Rank 125 · Tier 6

3.9 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 8.8

Why: Josh Palmer

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 25.9 WR fantasy points a game (13.4% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
81000473%0
621370476.7%0
4413011013.3%0
2314313910.7%0

Myles Price

MIN · WR · Rank 144 · Tier 7

3 PPR points · floor 1.5 · ceiling 4.5

Why: Myles Price

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 37.1 WR fantasy points a game (11.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8000000%0
7000000%0
543200-713.8%2
4226026.1%0

Skyler Bell

BUF · WR · Rank 149 · Tier 7

2.9 PPR points · floor 2.9 · ceiling 2.9

Why: Skyler Bell

Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 25.9 WR fantasy points a game (13.4% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
61000163.3%0
520003311.1%0

Greg Dortch

BUF · WR · Rank 152 · Tier 7

2.7 PPR points · floor 2.7 · ceiling 2.7

Why: Greg Dortch

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 25.9 WR fantasy points a game (13.4% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8000000%0
6000000%0
5000000%0
4000000%0

Jeshaun Jones

MIN · WR · Rank 191 · Tier 8

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Not on active roster

Why: Jeshaun Jones

Not on active roster · projection zero · Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 37.1 WR fantasy points a game (11.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
511320313.4%0
4000000%0

Odell Beckham Jr.

MIN · WR · Rank 204 · Tier 8

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Not on active roster

Why: Odell Beckham Jr.

Not on active roster · projection zero · Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 37.1 WR fantasy points a game (11.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
31000174.8%0

Trent Sherfield

BUF · WR · Rank 212 · Tier 8

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Not on active roster

Why: Trent Sherfield

Not on active roster · projection zero · Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 25.9 WR fantasy points a game (13.4% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
5000000%0

Dalton Kincaid

BUF · TE · Rank 14 · Tier 3

8.6 PPR points · floor 0.8 · ceiling 16.4

Why: Dalton Kincaid

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 7.1 TE fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8648618318.2%0
6873801526.7%3
521701711.1%0
42170216.7%0

T.J. Hockenson

MIN · TE · Rank 21 · Tier 3

7.9 PPR points · floor 1 · ceiling 14.8

Why: T.J. Hockenson

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 14.1 TE fantasy points a game (9.7% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8545815617.9%1
7543513820.8%1
5117023.4%0
4131311908339.4%3

Gavin Bartholomew

MIN · TE · Rank 57 · Tier 5

4.3 PPR points · floor 1.2 · ceiling 7.4

Why: Gavin Bartholomew

Last 3 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 14.1 TE fantasy points a game (9.7% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 3 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
71117024.2%0
5653302020.7%1
4114043%0

Ben Yurosek

MIN · TE · Rank 67 · Tier 5

3.7 PPR points · floor 2.9 · ceiling 4.5

Why: Ben Yurosek

Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 14.1 TE fantasy points a game (9.7% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
821240247.1%0
51110053.4%0

Dawson Knox

BUF · TE · Rank 89 · Tier 5

2.6 PPR points · floor 0.2 · ceiling 5

Why: Dawson Knox

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 7.1 TE fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8216086.1%0
61100-53.3%0
531603416.7%0
42213036.7%1

Keleki Latu

BUF · TE · Rank 94 · Tier 6

2.2 PPR points · floor 2.2 · ceiling 2.2

Why: Keleki Latu

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 7.1 TE fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8000000%0
6000000%0
5000000%0
4000000%0

Jackson Hawes

BUF · TE · Rank 99 · Tier 6

1.9 PPR points · floor 1.1 · ceiling 2.7

Why: Jackson Hawes

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 7.1 TE fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8217056.1%0
6000000%0
5000000%0
31000363.8%0

Josh Oliver

MIN · TE · Rank 115 · Tier 7

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Injured reserve

Why: Josh Oliver

Injured reserve · projection zero · Last 3 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 14.1 TE fantasy points a game (9.7% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 3 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
3000000%0
21124055.3%0
1422201317.4%0

Tyler Bass

BUF · K · Rank 1 · Tier 1

11 PPR points · floor 6.4 · ceiling 15.6

Why: Tyler Bass

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the K average · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line) · Minnesota Vikings allow 5.9 K fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · K
WeekFG madeFG attXP made
8333
6443
5332
4222

Will Reichard

MIN · K · Rank 20 · Tier 2

6.9 PPR points · floor 1.6 · ceiling 12.2

Why: Will Reichard

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the K average · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line) · Buffalo Bills allow 6.4 K fantasy points a game (12.5% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · K
WeekFG madeFG attXP made
8011
7341
5332
4550

BUF defense / special teams

BUF · DST · Rank 6 · Tier 3

7.3 PPR points · floor 2.5 · ceiling 12.1

Why: BUF defense / special teams

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the DST average · Minnesota Vikings allow 6 DST fantasy points a game (4.5% above average, adjusted for opponents faced) · Minnesota Vikings expected to score 21 (ESPN line)

Last 4 observed weeks · DST
WeekPts allowedSacksTakeaways
81043
63001
53410
42912

MIN defense / special teams

MIN · DST · Rank 9 · Tier 3

6.6 PPR points · floor 3.3 · ceiling 9.9

Why: MIN defense / special teams

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the DST average · Buffalo Bills allow 2.6 DST fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced) · Buffalo Bills expected to score 24.5 (ESPN line)

Last 4 observed weeks · DST
WeekPts allowedSacksTakeaways
81941
71041
51313
41021

Weekly data: nflverse contributors · CC BY 4.0. Weekly statistics normalized and transformed into projections.

Pick grade

Recorded pick: home · loss · home spread +3.

Line: ESPN · recorded .

Injury impact

Buffalo Bills

Availability-impact index: 22

  • Joshua Palmer (WR) · Injured Reserve · Hamstring ·
  • Dion Dawkins (OT) · Out · Ribs ·
  • Greg Gaines (DT) · Out · Calf ·
  • Alec Anderson (OT) · Out · Ankle ·
  • Tyrell Shavers (WR) · Out · Knee - ACL ·
  • Jalon Kilgore (S) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Mike Danna (DE) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Skyler Bell (WR) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Jordan Hancock (CB) · Injured Reserve · Hamstring ·

Minnesota Vikings

Availability-impact index: 18

  • Kyle Van Noy (LB) · Questionable · Calf ·
  • Demond Claiborne (RB) · Injured Reserve · Knee ·
  • Theo Jackson (S) · Questionable ·
  • Jakobe Thomas (S) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Kyler Murray (QB) · Out · Hamstring ·
  • Charles Demmings (CB) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Jauan Jennings (WR) · Out · Calf ·
  • Caleb Banks (DT) · Out · Coach's Decision ·

The availability-impact index weights listed players by position and reported starter status when available. It is a relative report-weighting index, not a medical assessment or a point-spread adjustment. An empty report does not confirm availability.

Coaching Room

Buffalo Bills

Head coach: Joe Brady · 0 seasons as a head coach · Coach source

Sample: 8 games · season 2026.

Observed team tendencies · 2026
MetricValueLeague rankGames
Fourth-down attempts per game1.3rank 21 of 328
Fourth-down conversion rate80 %rank 2 of 328
Red-zone trips per game4.1rank 1 of 328
Pass attempt share (pass attempts + rushes)48.1 %rank 31 of 328
Rush share (pass attempts + rushes)51.9 %rank 2 of 328
Time of possession per game31.3 minrank 7 of 328
Turnovers per game1.5rank 10 of 328

Statistics sources: Box score 1 · Box score 2 · Box score 3 · Box score 4 · Box score 5

Minnesota Vikings

Head coach: Kevin O'Connell · 4 seasons as a head coach · Coach source

Sample: 8 games · season 2026.

Observed team tendencies · 2026
MetricValueLeague rankGames
Fourth-down attempts per game0.9rank 28 of 328
Fourth-down conversion rate57.1 %rank 15 of 328
Red-zone trips per game2rank 32 of 328
Pass attempt share (pass attempts + rushes)51.5 %rank 24 of 328
Rush share (pass attempts + rushes)48.5 %rank 9 of 328
Time of possession per game29.7 minrank 21 of 328
Turnovers per game1rank 21 of 328

Statistics sources: Box score 1 · Box score 2 · Box score 3 · Box score 4 · Box score 5

Observed win probability

Minnesota Vikings: latest 0.1% · ESPN estimates across observed plays.

Observed . Estimates can change; no probability is a promise.

Game-day weather

Indoor venue or confirmed closed roof. Outdoor weather flags do not apply.

Source

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Cole & Farrell Pressbox ·

…bad afternoon marks a trend, and we will not pretend otherwise. Monday Night Football's Bills-Vikings game was still in progress at press time, so any narrative built on it today would be premature. Note also that the Rams 'major defensive boost' is a phrase with no detail behind it in the corpus, and we decline to build on it. The rookie-award pairing and Burrow's continued run are the best-sourced storylines, while Williams's four picks and the Bills-Vikings outcome remain… …positions, and the televised sequence, and that is where our confidence stops. The NFL Week 9 wrap from Deadspin gives us a clearer shape: Burrow and the Bengals…

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Cole & Farrell Pressbox ·

…marks a trend, and we will not pretend otherwise. Monday Night Football's Bills-Vikings game was still in progress at press time, so any narrative built on it today would be premature. Note also that the Rams 'major defensive boost' is a phrase with no detail behind it in the corpus, and we decline to build on it. The rookie-award pairing and Burrow's continued run are the best-sourced storylines, while Williams's four picks and the Bills-Vikings outcome remain… …positions, and the televised sequence, and that is where our confidence stops. The NFL Week 9 wrap from Deadspin gives us a clearer shape: Burrow and the Bengals…

Method

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