Buffalo Bills Crush Vikings 23-6 as Josh Allen Ties Manning's Record

Bills Ground Vikings in 23-6 Win

Josh Allen threw a touchdown pass with 44 seconds left before halftime and James Cook carried the ball 31 times for 107 yards and a late score, guiding the Buffalo Bills to a 23-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.

According to sportsnet.ca, the result pushes the Bills to 7-1 on the season, matching their best eight-game start since 1993. The win also handed Minnesota an unmitigated offensive slump in front of a prime-time audience in Minneapolis.

“We stuck with it, stuck with it, and eventually we broke it,” Cook said, as reported by sportsnet.ca. “We knew what type of game it was going to be, a bloody game.”

The #Vikings now have back-to-back losses after dropping to the Bills 23-6. @tatumeverett and @nacholeber have the full breakdown of tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/VgZUR8JDon

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Wentz Struggles as Vikings Stall

Carson Wentz started at quarterback for the Vikings in place of the injured Kyler Murray, who sat out with a hamstring injury, according to sportsnet.ca. Wentz finished 8 for 25 for 81 yards and three turnovers.

Bleacher Report noted that Wentz opened the second half with an interception that set up a Buffalo field goal, followed by a second interception on the next drive. Max Brosmer replaced Wentz midway through the fourth quarter.

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Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell took full blame for the offensive display. “Put tonight 100 per cent on me. “But we’ve got to improve offensively, at a rapid pace.”

Milestones and Defensive Stands

Linebackers Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams recorded interceptions for Buffalo, while Tyler Bass converted three field goals to stretch his franchise-record streak to 24 straight makes, per sportsnet.ca.

With 322 regular-season touchdowns—comprising 232 passing, 88 rushing, and two receiving—Allen tied Peyton Manning for the most touchdowns in NFL history over a player’s first 10 seasons, according to sportsnet.ca. Allen is currently in the ninth season of his career.

CBS Sports reported that entering the matchup, both the Bills and Vikings held 6-1 records leading their respective divisions. Following Monday night’s outcome, the Bills maintain a three-game lead in the AFC East over the New England Patriots.

Josh Allen giving out some souvenirs on his way off the field 🙌 @BuffaloBills pic.twitter.com/PFbSeszR9O

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Next Up

The Bills travel to face the New York Jets on Sunday, while the Vikings visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, according to sportsnet.ca.

Disclaimer: The analytical insights and data provided in this article are for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute medical advice or sports betting recommendations.

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