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Relative to preseason expectations, a 6-1 start to the 2026 season has meant different things for the Bills and Vikings.

As two of the NFL’s best squads so far meet on “Monday Night Football” to conclude Week 10, for Buffalo, it’s been just another year in the Josh Allen era. An offseason coaching change hasn’t changed much for the Bills, who still have the league’s most dynamic quarterback and a high-powered offensive attack. While Buffalo’s defense has been vulnerable at times, behind Allen, Joe Brady’s squad remains a Super Bowl contender.

Minnesota’s path to 6-1 has looked drastically different. Kyler Murray hasn’t been great — and he won’t start against the Bills due to injury, with Carson Wentz filling in — and the Vikings’ run game hasn’t been anything beyond average. Yet defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ unit has been historically great, owning 25 sacks and seven turnovers so far. The Vikings have become a nightmare matchup for opposing offenses.

Each team’s strength — Buffalo’s offense and Minnesota’s defense — will be put to the ultimate test on Monday night, a prime-time matchup between two teams rolling toward the playoffs.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates, highlights and more from Vikings vs. Bills on “Monday Night Football.” Follow along with the action below.

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Vikings vs. Bills score

 

Vikings vs. Bills live updates, highlights from NFL ‘Monday Night Football’

All times Eastern. 

8:24 p.m. — Nothing’s there for Carson Wentz, either. The Vikings also go three-and-out after Wentz looks T.J. Hockenson’s way twice.

8:20 p.m. — Point No. 1 goes to the Vikings’ defense. The Bills go three-and-out to open “MNF,” set back five yards for a false start before Dallas Turner sacks Josh Allen.

8:15 p.m. — Buffalo will begin with the ball as the No. 1 offense and No. 1 defense collide.

Pregame

7:54 p.m. — Adrian Peterson will be inducted into the Vikings’ Ring of Honor tonight.

7:53 p.m. — Kyler Murray is officially among the inactives for Minnesota.

7:53 p.m. — Here are Buffalo’s inactives tonight:

7:51 p.m. — It’s almost game time for Josh Allen, who already has 11 passing touchdowns and nine rushing touchdowns this season.

How to watch Vikings vs. Bills

Vikings vs. Bills start time

  • Date: Monday, Nov. 9
  • Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. local time)

The Vikings and Bills will face off on Monday, November 9 at 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. local time) from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What channel is Vikings vs. Bills on today?

ESPN will broadcast the “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Vikings and Bills, with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on the call. Fans looking for an alternate streaming option can use Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users, or the ESPN app.

Vikings schedule 2026

Here’s a look at Minnesota’s upcoming schedule.

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV schedule
Nov. 15 at Packers 1 p.m. Fox
Nov. 22 vs. 49ers 8:20 p.m. NBC
Nov. 29 vs. Falcons 1 p.m. Fox
Dec. 6 vs. Panthers 4:25 p.m. CBS
Dec. 10 at Patriots 8:15 p.m. Prime Video

Bills schedule 2026

Here’s a look at Buffalo’s upcoming schedule.

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV schedule
Nov. 15 at Jets 1 p.m. CBS
Nov. 22 vs. Dolphins 1 p.m. CBS
Nov. 26 vs. Chiefs 8:20 p.m. NBC
Dec. 6 at Patriots 4:25 p.m. CBS
Dec. 13 at Packers 8:20 p.m. NBC
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