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Advanced Analytics Reveal How Bills’ Offense Can Stun Vikings’ Historic Defense

A thread by SumerSports, an NFL data and analytics site, broke down the areas to exploit the Brian Flores-led unit, giving Joe Brady and Josh Allen a blueprint for how to survive against Minnesota's defense.

By Colin Richey · Sports Illustrated – Bills On SI

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:01 AM

Key Things to Know

Writer Colin Richey outlines how analytics reveal strategies for Buffalo's offense to counter Minnesota's defense.
Minnesota leads the NFL with an aggressive 70.3% blitz rate and a 63% pass rush win rate.
Data indicates quick throws under two seconds have generated +0.24 EPA per play against the Vikings.

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Analytics from SumerSports suggest the Buffalo Bills can counter the Minnesota Vikings' blitz-heavy defense by using specific play concepts on Monday night. To exploit Brian Flores' defensive scheme, writer Colin Richey highlights that offensive coordinator Joe Brady and quarterback Josh Allen should prioritize quick throws, passes targeting linebackers, bootlegs, and screens.

The Vikings lead the NFL with a 70.3% blitz rate and a 63% pass rush win rate. Richey notes that Buffalo ranks third in pass block win rate, which could provide the protection needed for Allen to connect with targets like Dalton Kincaid and Khalil Shakir.

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