24 Straight: Bills Extend Bass Streak in 23-6 Win
Carson Wentz threw three turnovers in the loss, while Buffalo matched its best start since 1993.
By Andrew Bennett ·
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23-6 on Monday night in Minneapolis.
The victory moved Buffalo to 7-1 and matched its best eight-game start since 1993. That season ended with the fourth consecutive Super Bowl loss in franchise history.
Josh Allen threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to tight end Keleki Latu with 44 seconds remaining in the first half. Allen rolled right and was hit hard by Andrew Van Ginkel during the play. The score gave Buffalo a cushion early in the game.
James Cook rushed 31 times for 107 yards and a late touchdown. Tyler Bass made three field goals, extending his franchise-record streak to 24 consecutive attempts. Linebackers Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams each intercepted a pass.
Carson Wentz started at quarterback for the Vikings due to a hamstring injury for Kyler Murray. Wentz completed 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards and threw three turnovers. One first-quarter throw went backward and too high for Justin Jefferson, leading to a lost fumble near midfield.
Wentz was checked out of the medical tent for an apparent lower leg injury. He was replaced by Max Brosmer midway through the fourth quarter. Wentz completed only one of eight passes in the second half.
The Vikings recorded four sacks and an interception of a deep throw by Allen. Byron Murphy returned that interception 55 yards. The Vikings offense started four straight first-half possessions beyond their 40-yard line. Their longest drive reached the Buffalo 48-yard line.
