Vikings Game Preview: Looking at their Week 9 battle with the Bills

The Minnesota Vikings have finally lost during the 2026 season. It took seven games, but it finally happened when they went on the road to Detroit to play the Lions . They do not have time to dwell on it, though, as their insane gauntlet continues as they face the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football in primetime. Josh Allen and the Bills are humming into the game while the Vikings are scrambling for any sort of sanity on offense. Kyler Murray has struggled; the run game is not what it was early on, but the defense remains the best unit in the NFL. As we dive deeper into looking at the game, we have our preview breaking it all down. Where to watch/listen to Vikings vs. Bills Game time:  8:15 p.m. EST/ 7:15 p.m. CST TV Channel: ESPN/ABC Minnesota Vikings 2026 stats Offensive yards per game: 299.3 Defensive yards allowed per game: 296.9 Points scored per game: 20.0 Points allowed per game: 13.3 Buffalo Bills 2026 stats Offensive yards per game: 404.6 Defensive yards allowed per game: 366.4 Points scored per game: 33.3 Points allowed per game: 25.9 Head coaching matchup Vikings Kevin O'Connell (49-26, in his fifth season as head coach of the Vikings) Bills Joe Brady (6-1, in his first year as a head coach of the Bills) Notable offseason moves Notable Vikings offseason moves James Pierre, Cornerback Jauan Jennings, Wide Receiver Jamal Adams, Safety Kyler Murray, Quarterback Notable Bills offseason moves Bradley Chubb, Edge Dee Alford, Cornerback Greg Gaines, Defensive Line Lloyd Cushenberry, Center Minnesota Vikings rookies to watch Caleb Banks, Defensive Lineman Jake Golday, Linebacker Domonique Orange, Defensive Lineman Caleb Tiernan, Offensive Tackle Jakobe Thomas, Safety Max Bredeson, Fullback/Tight End Charles Demmings, Cornerback Demond Claiborne, Running Back Gavin Gerhardt, Center