The Buffalo Bills defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23–6 in Minneapolis on Monday, securing their seventh win of the season and matching the San Francisco 49ers for the best record in the NFL at the midpoint of the campaign, sport.ORF.at reported.
Buffalo claimed its fourth victory by shutting down a Minnesota offense playing without injured quarterback Kyler Murray. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz struggled against the Bills’ defense, completing fewer than one third of his passes and throwing two interceptions before being benched in the final quarter.
Bills star quarterback Josh Allen played a solid game, while running back James Cook drove the offense by rushing for over 100 yards and scoring a touchdown. The victory leaves the Bills tied at 7–1 alongside the 49ers, Chicago Bears, and Denver Broncos near the top of a wide-open league.
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Minnesota suffered its second defeat following a six-game winning streak to start the season. The Vikings now hold a 6–2 record and will face the Green Bay Packers next, while the Bills travel to play the New York Jets.
The NFL regular season spans 17 weeks, leaving the playoff race wide open as teams reach the halfway point.
Earlier coverage: Buffalo Bills Beat Minnesota Vikings 23-6
