Bills vs Vikings Game Analysis: A Clash of Titans
Monday Night Football feature two heavyweights. The Bills, who lead the AFC East with a 6-1 record, will travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings, who lead the NFC North with a 6-1 record. The only difference is that the Vikings just had their only loss in Week 8. Is this a trend? We’ll find out after kickoff at 8:15 pm EST.
The Bills have scored the most points this season, and that offense is coming up against the team that is hardest to score on. Juggernauts against an immovable force. But what’s going on with Kyler Murray? Here at PayPerHead, you’ll find our Bills vs Vikings prediction and everything you need to know ahead of this game.
Buffalo Bills Recent Scores: Allen and Running Game
Buffalo is on a 3-game winning streak, but two of those were close. Week 5 against the Rams ended in a 4-point spread, while Week 6 against the Raiders was a 3-point Bills win. The Raiders scored with 1:32 left in the fourth quarter, making it close. Josh Allen tied Jim Kelly’s franchise record for career touchdown passes, and also had zero turnovers. In the previous three weeks, he’s had nine.
Week 7 was their Bye, but Week 8 saw them blow out the Ravens 36-10. Allen beat Kelly’s record with two more touchdown passes. Baltimore’s low score can be attributed to Lamar Jackson injuring his thumb on the first snap. He requires surgery and may miss the remainder of the season.
- Week 1: at Texans 36-31 (win)
- Week 2: vs Lions 41-31 (win)
- Week 3: vs Chargers 24-16 (win)
- Week 4: vs Patriots 26-29 (loss)
- Week 5: at Rams 37-34 (win)
- Week 6: at Raiders 33-30 (win)
- Week 7: Bye
- Week 8: vs Ravens 36-10 (win)
Minnesota Vikings Recent Scores: Lions Found Weakness
In Week 7, the Indianapolis Colts took an early lead on the game’s opening drive with a 38-yard touchdown run, but the Vikings’ defense relentlessly pressured Daniel Jones and sacked him four times. Minnesota’s kicker, Will Reichard, made three field goals, and Indianapolis’ kicker Spencer Shrader missed two crucial field goal attempts in the second half.
Week 8 saw the last undefeated team fall to the Lions. Detroit was able to rush for 164 yards in the second half against the best defense in the NFL, as the Vikings previously allowed less than 100 yards per game on the ground. The Lions finished with 230 rushing yards. That was Detroit’s third straight win, but it cost them several injuries. Minnesota’s safety, Theo Jackson, had a quad injury, and quarterback Kyler Murray also suffered a hamstring injury.
- Week 1: vs Packers 39-22 (win)
- Week 2: at Bears 9-3 (win)
- Week 3: at Buccaneers 23-16 (win)
- Week 4: vs Dolphins 15-10 (win)
- Week 5: at Saints 23-13 (win)
- Week 6: Bye
- Week 7: vs Colts 16-10 (win)
- Week 8: at Lions 15-19 (loss)
Bills vs Vikings History: Scarcely Play
The Minnesota Vikings hold the series lead 9-6 against the Buffalo Bills. They’ve been competing since 1971 with no playoff contests.
Their last meeting was on November 13, 2022, almost four years to the day, when the Vikings beat the Bills in overtime, 33-30.
Bills vs Vikings Prediction: Wentz Factor
The Vikings are at home, but with Murray out and Carson Wentz as starting quarterback, the Bills are favored to win by 3 points. However, Wentz may be better suited against Buffalo, which has one of the worst defenses in the league, especially against the pass. Wentz said he plans to throw the ball to Justin Jefferson often on Monday night.
Our Bills vs Vikings prediction is a bigger Bills win, thanks to their strong running game and Josh Allen’s arm. That arm might be limited because of Minnesota’s blitz-heavy defense, so the Bills may lean heavily on running back James Cook in this one. Remember to follow us on social media to stay tuned this NFL season.
Bills to win 27-20.
