The Buffalo Bills defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23-6 on Monday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium, improving to 7-1 and retaining the best record in the AFC.
Josh Allen and running back James Cook III both surpassed 5,000 career rushing yards on the same offensive series in the third quarter. Cook carried 31 times for 107 yards and a touchdown — his second career game with at least 30 carries. Allen passed for 234 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
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Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz completed 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards, threw two interceptions and posted a 5.2 passer rating. He was benched late in the fourth quarter in favor of Max Brosmer. The Vikings fell to 6-2.
Tight end Keleki Latu caught his first NFL touchdown — a 25-yard pass from Allen late in the first half. Latu entered the game with one catch for 4 yards across two prior seasons.
The Bills host the New York Jets on Sunday. The Vikings play the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Nov. 16.
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