NFL Matchup
Vikings vs Bills
Minnesota leads the all-time series 9-6 after 15 meetings dating back to 1971. The two teams have never met in the playoffs, but their most recent game, a 33-30 Vikings overtime comeback in Buffalo, was one of the wildest of the 2022 season. They meet again on Monday Night Football in Week 9 of the 2026 season.
All-time series
Vikings lead 9-6
Total meetings
15 (all regular season)
Last meeting
Nov 13, 2022, Vikings 33-30 (OT)
Next meeting
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 (MNF)
Confirmed on the schedule
Next meeting: Week 9, 2026
Kickoff time and broadcast details come from the NFL's officially released 2026 schedule and are subject to the league's standard flex and simulcast rules as the date approaches. Check the full schedule or Game Center for any updates closer to Week 9.
Series overview
A short but eventful series
The Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills have played only 15 times since their first meeting in 1971, a byproduct of belonging to different conferences and meeting mostly through the NFL's every-four-years interconference rotation. Despite the small sample, the series has produced some memorable football, including a 2022 overtime thriller and a 2018 result widely regarded as one of the biggest upsets of that season.
Minnesota holds the all-time edge at 9-6, and the two franchises have never met in the postseason. Their next scheduled meeting is a Week 9 Monday Night Football game at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 9, 2026.
Latest completed meeting
November 13, 2022: Vikings 33, Bills 30 (OT)
Played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo led 27-9 in the third quarter and 33-13 with just over four minutes left in the fourth before Minnesota scored the final 20 points of the game to force overtime and win it, one of the largest fourth-quarter comebacks in the NFL that season.
Week 10, 2022 season
Sunday, November 13, 2022 • Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
Minnesota Vikings
33
Buffalo Bills
30
Kirk Cousins threw for 357 yards and Justin Jefferson caught 10 passes for 193 yards and a touchdown, including a juggling, tip-toe sideline catch in the fourth quarter that set up a key field goal during the comeback. Greg Joseph kicked the game-tying and game-winning field goals. Josh Allen threw for 330 yards and ran for 84 more, and Devin Singletary scored twice on the ground for Buffalo.
Box score and play-by-play details verified against Pro-Football-Reference's game log data as reproduced by StatMuse, and against the Wikipedia articles for the 2022 Minnesota Vikings season. See sources at the bottom of this page.
Game statistics, last meeting
Passing, rushing and receiving leaders
Top statistical performers for each team from the November 13, 2022 game. These are the verified leading performers in each category, not a full box score.
| Player | C/ATT | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINKirk Cousins | 30/50 | 357 | 1 | 2 |
| BUFJosh Allen | 29/43 | 330 | 1 | 2 |
| Player | Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINDalvin Cook | 14 | 119 | 1 |
| BUFDevin Singletary | 13 | 47 | 2 |
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINJustin Jefferson | 10 | 193 | 1 |
| BUFStefon Diggs | 12 | 128 | 0 |
Josh Allen also rushed for 84 yards in this game, in addition to his passing line above. Full individual box scores for older meetings in this series were not independently verified for this page and are not reproduced here.
All-time record and last game
Vikings vs Bills team comparison
The all-time head-to-head balance, plus a team-by-team look at the two sides' offensive output in their last meeting.
15 meetings, Vikings lead 9-6
All 15 meetings have come in the regular season; the two franchises have never faced each other in the playoffs. The series has also never been decided by more than 25 points, and three of the last five meetings have finished within one score.
Total yards, Nov 13, 2022
Passing yards, Nov 13, 2022
Rushing yards, Nov 13, 2022
Current-season (2026) team statistics are not included here. Minnesota opened the 2026 season with a 39-22 home win over Green Bay on September 13, but one game is not a meaningful season sample, so this comparison uses verified totals from the two teams' last completed meeting instead. Current-season team comparisons will be more useful as the season progresses; see the standings and the Week 1 recap and box score.
Match history
Previous meetings and notable games
Selected results from the 15-game series, most recent first, plus three meetings that stand out in the rivalry's history.
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2022 | Vikings 33, Bills 30 (OT) | Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY |
| September 23, 2018 | Bills 27, Vikings 6 | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis |
| October 19, 2014 | Vikings 17, Bills 16 | TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis |
| December 5, 2010 | Vikings 38, Bills 14 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis |
| September 15, 2002 | Bills 45, Vikings 39 (OT) | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis |
Not an exhaustive list of all 15 meetings. See the sources below for the complete game log.
Nov 13, 2022Highmark Stadium · Regular season, Week 10
Vikings 33, Bills 30 (OT)
Down 33-13 with about four minutes to play, Minnesota scored the final 20 points of regulation and overtime to win. Justin Jefferson's juggling, tip-toe sideline grab in the fourth quarter is one of the most replayed catches of his career, and Greg Joseph kicked both the tying and winning field goals.
Sep 23, 2018U.S. Bank Stadium · Regular season, Week 3
Bills 27, Vikings 6
Minnesota entered as roughly 17-point favorites at home off a run of playoff appearances, but Buffalo led from the opening drive and led 27-0 into the fourth quarter. The result is still cited as one of the biggest single-game upsets of that NFL season.
Sep 15, 2002Metrodome · Regular season, Week 2
Bills 45, Vikings 39 (OT)
A back-and-forth shootout: Daunte Culpepper threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns for Minnesota, but Drew Bledsoe answered with 463 passing yards and three touchdowns for Buffalo, capped by a 48-yard Peerless Price touchdown catch in overtime that ended it.
Plan ahead
Where to watch and follow the 2026 game
The Week 9 matchup on November 9, 2026 is set for ESPN's Monday Night Football window. Use these links to plan around it.
Full 2026 Schedule
See where this game falls among Minnesota's full slate of opponents, dates and kickoff times.
Where to Watch Guides
Broadcast and streaming guides for Vikings games, updated as each week's matchup approaches.
Game Center
Live scoring, drive charts and in-game updates once the Vikings and Bills kick off in Week 9.
Tickets
Ticket information for Vikings home games at U.S. Bank Stadium, including this Week 9 matchup.
Reader questions
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the Vikings vs Bills all-time series?
Minnesota leads 9-6 across 15 meetings dating back to 1971. The two teams have never met in the playoffs.
What was the last Vikings vs Bills game?
November 13, 2022. Minnesota won 33-30 in overtime at Highmark Stadium after trailing 33-13 in the fourth quarter.
When do the Vikings play the Bills next?
Monday, November 9, 2026, in Week 9, at U.S. Bank Stadium on ESPN's Monday Night Football, per the officially released 2026 NFL schedule.
Have the Vikings and Bills ever met in the playoffs?
No. All 15 meetings between the two franchises have come in the regular season.
What was the biggest upset in the series?
September 23, 2018, when Buffalo won 27-6 at U.S. Bank Stadium as roughly 17-point underdogs, a result still cited as one of that NFL season's biggest upsets.
What was the highest-scoring game in the series?
September 15, 2002, a 45-39 Buffalo overtime win at the Metrodome, decided by a 48-yard Peerless Price touchdown catch from Drew Bledsoe.