Bills shine against top-rated Vikings defense, lead AFC after 23-6 victory

Bills shine against top-rated Vikings defense, lead AFC after 23-6 victory By News10NBC MINNEAPOLIS — Bills Mafia is celebrating after the Bills took down the Minnesota Vikings 23-6 on the road Monday night, marking their fourth straight win and tying them for the best record in the NFL. The San Fransico 49ers are the only other 7-1 team, and the Bills sit on top of the AFC. At first, the Bills offense struggled against the league’s top-rated defense, but Josh Allen and company managed to wear them down by the fourth quarter. However, it was the Vikings’ offensive struggles that handed the Bills this game. The Bills defense took the ball away from Minnesota quarterback Carson Wentz three times and allowed just six points, and no points in the second half. That meant the ball was in the Bills offense’s hands for over 42 minutes — more than two-thirds of the game. In the first quarter, the Vikings intercepted Allen’s third-down toss into the end zone, but Allen said he managed to find his rhythm again. “At the end of the day, we’re having fun playing the game of football. That play early on, wipe it. Next drive. Let’s go. Just dig in,” Allen said. “Finding the joy in the game itself and going out there and having fun with my teammates, you know, we work extremely hard. Like I said, this game is what this game is.” What’s next for the Bills? Next, the Bills will look to the NFL trade deadline. All 32 teams must complete any trades by 4 p.m. on Tuesday. After that, the Bills will take on the 2-7 New York Jets away on Sunday, Nov. 15, marking their second divisional game of the season. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. on CBS. The Bills’ next home game will be on Sunday, Nov. 22, against the Miami Dolphins. Bills fans react to win Bills Mafia didn’t have to travel to Minnesota to support their team. Fans packed The Shamrock Inn in Henrietta to watch the game and celebrate the win together. Bills Mafia also made their way to Minnesota, gathering together outside of U.S. Bank Stadium.