Know Your Enemy: Week 9 – Buffalo Bills

The Minnesota Vikings tasted defeat for the first time in the 2026 season in Week 8, and things aren’t about…

By Adam New · Vikings Territory

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 2:22 AM

Key Things to Know

Minnesota Vikings host the 6-1 Buffalo Bills at U.S. Bank Stadium in a Week 9 matchup.
Both teams enter the contest with identical 6-1 records following the Vikings' first loss in Week 8.
Bills running back James Cook has exceeded 100 yards from scrimmage and scored in each game since Week 2.

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The Minnesota Vikings prepare to host the Buffalo Bills at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 9, with both franchises holding matching 6-1 records on the season. Head coach Kevin O'Connell's team comes off its first defeat of the campaign, facing a top-seeded AFC opponent led by first-year head coach Joe Brady and dual-threat quarterback Josh Allen.

Writer Adam New highlights running back James Cook and edge rusher Gregory Rousseau as major threats to Minnesota. Cook has recorded at least 100 yards from scrimmage and a rushing touchdown in every game since Week 2, while Rousseau has registered seven sacks and three forced fumbles across the Bills' opening seven games.

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Know Your Enemy: Week 9 – Buffalo Bills

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