Bills Beat Vikings 23-6 to Reach 7-1

The Buffalo Bills defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23-6 on Monday night in Minneapolis, improving their record to 7-1. Buffalo matched its best eight-game start since 1993, a season that concluded with its fourth consecutive Super Bowl loss. The win extended Buffalo's dominance over a Vikings team that is struggling offensively.

Josh Allen threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to tight end Keleki Latu with 44 seconds remaining in the first half. Latu caught the ball in the back of the end zone while Allen rolled right and took a hit from linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel. That score gave Buffalo a cushion it held for the remainder of the game.

James Cook carried the ball 31 times for 107 yards and scored a touchdown late in the game. Tyler Bass converted three field goals, extending his franchise-record streak of consecutive makes to 24. Defensively, linebackers Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams each recorded an interception.

Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz replaced the injured Kyler Murray at the start. Wentz completed eight of 25 passes for 81 yards and threw three interceptions. One first-quarter throw was intercepted by Byron Murphy, who returned the ball 55 yards for a touchdown. Wentz was replaced by Max Brosmer midway through the fourth quarter after going 1-for-8 in the second half.

The Vikings defense recorded four sacks on Allen. However, their offense failed to generate momentum, with four straight possessions in the first half starting beyond their own 40-yard line. The team’s furthest advance was to the Buffalo 48.

Allen now has 322 regular-season touchdowns through his first nine seasons. That total consists of 232 passing, 88 rushing, and two receiving. He tied Peyton Manning for the most touchdowns in NFL history over a player's first 10 years.

Buffalo will play at the New York Jets on Sunday. The Vikings are scheduled to travel to Green Bay the following Sunday.