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Bills vs Vikings prediction: 38 of 45 pundits pick the Bills

Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings · Week 9, 2026 · Mon, Nov 9 · Updated

Who do pundits pick in Bills vs Vikings? Of 45 pundits with a call on record, 38 take the Bills and 7 take the Vikings. 8 named a score; the median has the Bills by 6.5. Every call is graded once the game is final.

Who the room took

45 pundits · each counted once, by their latest call
38
took the Bills · 84%
Calls on record53each graded once the game is final
7
took the Vikings · 16%

Bills vs Vikings picks by outlet

Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.

The other 5 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 5 Bills.

Bills vs Vikings score predictions

8 pundits named a score; the median call is Bills by 6.5.

Randy Gurzi
Bills 27, Vikings 13Bills by 14
John Breech
Bills 24, Vikings 17Bills by 7
Pete Prisco
Bills 21, Vikings 14Bills by 7
Trevor Ripley
Bills 27, Vikings 20Bills by 7
Jared Dubin
Bills 20, Vikings 14Bills by 6
Richard Sherman
Bills 19, Vikings 13Bills by 6
Chris Simms
Bills 23, Vikings 20Bills by 3
Jordan Dajani
Bills 24, Vikings 23Bills by 1
8 pundits’ latest score callsmedian call: Bills by 6.5

Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. Where the dots land says what the room expects, not who is right: every call is graded once the game is final. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.

Bills at Vikings: how they come in

The Bills are 6-1 and have won 3 straight; the Vikings are 6-1. On win totals, 12 pundits put the Bills at 11.2 wins on average, and 17 pundits put the Vikings at 9.9 wins on average.

US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Record
6-1 · won 3 straight · 233 scored, 181 allowed
Last games
Unit ranks
offense 1st, defense 17th of 32 (this season)
Last season
12-5
Win-total calls
12 pundits · average 11.2 · 10 to 13 wins
The room's picks
the side most pundits took won 4 of 7 Bills games
Record
6-1 · 140 scored, 93 allowed
Last games
Unit ranks
offense 26th, defense 1st of 32 (this season)
Last season
9-8
Win-total calls
17 pundits · average 9.9 · 8 to 12 wins
The room's picks
the side most pundits took won 4 of 5 Vikings games

Bills and Vikings players to watch

Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.

Bills

  • Josh AllenStarting QB · QB

    1,793 passing yards · 11 TD, 5 INT · 65.9% completions · 270 rushing yards · 7 games · 17th in the NFL in passing yards

    • No. 2Bryan DeArdosaid Sep 23Pending

      Josh Allen to win MVP

      “If the MVP vote happened today, Allen would be the winner .” the article →

    • No. 4Joe Marinosaid Sep 7Pending

      Josh Allen to finish top 1 at his position, by passing yards

      “Josh Allen, best quarterback in the league, continuity with the coaching, an upgrade in DJ Moore” the article →

  • James CookRB1 · RB

    707 rushing yards on 138 carries · 7 TD · 12 catches for 110 · 7 games · 5th in the NFL in rushing yards

    • No. 4Joe Marinosaid Aug 28Hit · 100

      James Cook to make the roster

      “the three running backs you would expect, James Cook, Ray Davis, and Ty Johnson” the article →

    • No. 8Derek Brownsaid Sep 1Pending

      James Cook to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points

      “James Cook, I'm all in. I think we see he sets a career high in receptions, the top three running back season.” the article →

  • Khalil ShakirWR1 · WR

    27 catches for 354 yards · 1 TD · 7 games · 48th in the NFL in receiving yards

    • No. 4Joe Marinosaid Aug 28Hit · 100

      Khalil Shakir to make the roster

      “DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, Skyler Bell, Trent Sherfield, the six that I have making it.” the article →

    • No. 6Pat Fitzmauricesaid Sep 21Pending

      Khalil Shakir to be 2nd on the depth chart

      “Even if Moore is out this week, Shakir is probably no better than the No. 2 target in the Buffalo passing attack behind surging tight end Dalton Kincaid.” the article →

  • Dalton KincaidTE1 · TE

    27 catches for 401 yards · 2 TD · 7 games · 34th in the NFL in receiving yards

    • No. 4Joe Marinosaid Aug 28Hit · 100

      Dalton Kincaid to make the roster

      “At tight end, I have the Bills keeping three, Jackson Hawes, Dalton Kinkade, Dawson Knox” the article →

    • No. 6Pat Fitzmauricesaid Aug 11Pending

      Dalton Kincaid to fall short of his draft cost (TE11, Overall RK114 | ECR vs. ADP: -14)

      “if he plays limited snaps again this season and his efficiency numbers regress to career norms, Kincaid could disappoint. It's best to regard him as a high-end TE2 for fantasy drafts.” the article →

  • Greg RousseauSack leader · LB

    7 sacks · 16 solo tackles · 7 games · 7th in the NFL in sacks

    • No. 4Joe Marinosaid Aug 28Hit · 100

      Greg Rousseau to make the roster

      “I have the Bills keeping five. Bradley Chubb, Greg Russo, TJ Parker, Michael Hoyt, and Javon Solomon.” the article →

  • Terrel BernardTackle leader · LB

    26 solo tackles · 7 games · 76th in the NFL in solo tackles

    • No. 4Joe Marinosaid Aug 28Hit · 100

      Terrel Bernard to make the roster

      “At inside backer, I have the Bills keeping four. Terrell Bernard, Dorian Williams, Caleb Yalarmzor, and Keonta Jenkins.” the article →

Vikings

  • Kyler MurrayStarting QB · QB

    1,022 passing yards · 5 TD, 3 INT · 64.9% completions · 167 rushing yards · 6 games · 29th in the NFL in passing yards

    • No. 2Bryan DeArdosaid Sep 24Pending

      “an injured Kyler Murray, who will make his first start this Sunday against the Buccaneers since a Week 1 injury” the article →

    • No. 6Pat Fitzmauricesaid Sep 2Hit · 100

      Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart

      “it's widely expected that Murray will be taking the snaps when the Vikings face the Packers in Week 1” the article →

  • Aaron JonesRB1 · RB

    458 rushing yards on 110 carries · 2 TD · 15 catches for 90 · 7 games · 17th in the NFL in rushing yards

    • No. 6Pat Fitzmauricesaid Oct 29Pending

      “I think, well, this is definitely based on the assumption Aaron Jones plays... he was described as day to day. So which usually means to me that they're probably going to play. (Week 8)” the article →

    • No. 8Derek Brownsaid Sep 17Pending

      Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart

      “With Jordan Mason out (thumb), Jones should be the clear lead back for the Vikings this week.” the article →

  • Justin JeffersonWR1 · WR

    28 catches for 335 yards · 4 TD · 6 games · 55th in the NFL in receiving yards

    • No. 8Derek Brownsaid Sep 1Pending

      Justin Jefferson to fall short of his draft cost (the first round)

      “And for all the reasons by Kyler Murray, I'm out on Justin Jefferson in the first round.” the article →

    • No. 19Rich Hribarsaid Jul 29Pending

      Justin Jefferson to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points

      “Minnesota has our easiest passing schedule for 2026 as an added cherry in getting Jefferson back in the mix to compete as WR1 overall.” the article →

  • T.J. HockensonTE1 · TE

    31 catches for 295 yards · 3 TD · 7 games · 65th in the NFL in receiving yards

    • No. 6Pat Fitzmauricesaid Oct 19Pending

      “But chances are he’ll be ready to go in Week 7 when the Vikings come out of their bye week.” the article →

    • No. 26Tyler Sullivansaid Oct 29Pending

      T.J. Hockenson to record 2 receiving tds

      “I wouldn't be shocked if he finds paydirt twice in this advantageous matchup.” the article →

  • Andrew Van GinkelSack leader · LB

    6.5 sacks · 11 solo tackles · 1 interception · 7 games · 8th in the NFL in sacks

  • Blake CashmanTackle leader · LB

    4.5 sacks · 33 solo tackles · 7 games · 26th in the NFL in solo tackles

Every call on Bills at Vikings

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