Vikings Fall to Bills, Extend Skid to Two Games
Minneapolis offense produced 178 yards and no touchdowns in a 23-6 defeat that leaves the team at 6-2.
By Diego Mendoza ·
The Minnesota Vikings finished Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills with just 178 total yards, a figure that encapsulated a stifling offensive performance in a 23-6 loss. The defeat dropped the team to 6-2 and marked the second consecutive game without a win.
The squad has struggled to convert drives over the past two weeks. In this contest, Minnesota recorded nine first downs and failed to score a touchdown for the third time this season. The offense went 0-for-8 on third down and controlled the ball for only 17 minutes and 28 seconds, while Buffalo held possession for 42 minutes and 32 seconds.
The defense initially kept the game competitive. Dallas Turner recorded an early sack of Josh Allen, and Byron Murphy Jr. intercepted a pass and returned it 55 yards. Despite these plays, the Vikings settled for two field goals by Will Reichard and entered the halftime break trailing 10-6.
The second half marked a distinct shift in momentum. Quarterback Carson Wentz threw interceptions on two of Minnesota's first three possessions after the break. The Bills capitalized on these turnovers with long drives, extending their lead to 20-6 on a touchdown run by James Cook early in the fourth quarter. A late field goal sealed the final margin.
Wentz completed 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards and two interceptions before Max Brosmer entered the game in the closing minutes. The Bills outgained the Vikings 339 yards to 178 and ran 79 offensive plays compared to the 46 attempted by Minnesota.
The Vikings travel to Lambeau Field this Sunday to face the Green Bay Packers at noon.
