Bills’ Biggest Defensive Matchup Could Decide Monday Night Outcome vs. Vikings

The Buffalo Bills are preparing to face Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson on Monday night in a matchup writer Colin Richey argues could decide the game. Richey highlights that Jefferson previously posted 193 yards against Buffalo in 2022 and believes the Bills' struggling defense must successfully limit him.

The writer notes Minnesota starting quarterback Carson Wentz tends to target Jefferson heavily, boosting his production compared to Kyler Murray. Richey argues Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard should assign cornerback Christian Benford to shadow Jefferson, pointing to Benford's strong underlying separation metrics.