Vikings to Host Bills on Monday Night Football
Minnesota hosts Buffalo on Monday night in a clash between the NFL's top-scoring offense and top-ranked scoring defense.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
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The Minnesota Vikings host the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football six days from now. Buffalo arrives at 6-1 on a three-game win streak after beating the Baltimore Ravens 36-10 on Sunday.
Why it matters
The matchup pits Buffalo's offense, which leads the NFL at 33.3 points per game, against Minnesota's defense, which leads the league at 13.3 points allowed per game. The result will test whether either unit's season-long trend holds against a top opponent.
The Bills' 33.3 points per game is the NFL's best scoring average, while the Vikings' 13.3 points allowed per game is the league's stingiest mark. Buffalo's 24th-ranked defense is the weak point in an otherwise strong 6-1 start.
The players
Josh Allen
Buffalo Bills quarterback who holds the record for the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, with 88.
Kyler Murray
Minnesota Vikings quarterback whose offense has been held to 23 points or fewer across his five full starts.
The details
The Vikings lost their season opener in Detroit, while Buffalo enters on a three-game win streak led by quarterback Josh Allen and running back James Cook. Minnesota's offense, led by quarterback Kyler Murray, has topped out at 23 points in his five full starts.
Timeline
Sunday: Bills defeat the Ravens 36-10.
Monday: Vikings host the Bills on Monday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Season Trajectory
The Vikings' Monday game against Buffalo follows a 33-30 overtime win over the Bills four years earlier, which included a one-handed 32-yard catch by Justin Jefferson on fourth-and-18. A win would help Minnesota recover from its season-opening loss in Detroit.
The Bills' rushing attack averages 184.4 yards per game, which is a useful number for fantasy lineups that include Buffalo running backs. Viewers can watch the game live on Monday Night Football.
The takeaway
The matchup is a clear test of whether Buffalo's league-leading offense can keep pace against a Minnesota defense that has allowed the fewest points in the NFL. Fans tracking both teams should watch how the Vikings' defense handles the Bills' rushing game.
Further reading
For more on the season's top teams, see the latest Football coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Star Tribune.
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