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NFL Week 9 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Bills-Vikings

James Cook gaining 100 yards and a touchdown as well as the Vikings evolving their receiver rotation highlighted the top overall fantasy football takeaways from Week 9's "Monday Night Football" clash.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:28 AM
NFL Week 9 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Bills-Vikings
Key Things to Know
  • PFF recapped key fantasy takeaways and player usage from the Week 9 game between the Bills and Vikings.
  • Bills running back James Cook III surpassed 100 rushing yards on 30 carries against Minnesota's defense.
  • Buffalo wide receiver Joshua Palmer was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nathan Jahnke analyzed the fantasy football implications of the Buffalo Bills' Week 9 clash with the Minnesota Vikings, focusing on backfield rotations and wide receiver injuries. Bills running back James Cook III reached over 100 rushing yards on 30 carries, while Buffalo adjusted its receiver rotation due to Joshua Palmer landing on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Khalil Shakir led the Bills in receiving with four catches for 58 yards.

The Vikings played without quarterback Kyler Murray due to a hamstring injury, starting Carson Wentz instead. Minnesota also operated without slot receiver Jauan Jennings, utilizing Myles Price as the primary third receiver ahead of Tai Felton and Odell Beckham Jr. In the Vikings' backfield, DeeJay Dallas served as the primary passing-down back, limiting the fantasy value of Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason.

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