NFL Week 9: Bills and Vikings Face Off in Monday Night Showdown
Both teams enter the game with 6-1 records, while betting markets favor Josh Allen and Justin Jefferson for the first touchdown.
By Luana Sato ·
The Buffalo Bills and the Minnesota Vikings will meet in a Monday Night Football game to close out Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season. Both franchises enter the contest with identical records of six wins and one loss.
Betting markets place Josh Allen as the favorite to score the first touchdown for Buffalo. The quarterback is priced at 15 cents, the same price as running back James Cook. Allen has rushed for nine touchdowns this season and has scored on the ground in all but one game. His ability to break the plane in short-yardage situations makes him a primary candidate to open the scoring.
Justin Jefferson is the top pick for Minnesota to score first. The wide receiver is priced at 10 cents in the market. The Bills have allowed 11 receiving touchdowns this season, a figure that dwarfs the one touchdown allowed to tight ends and the three combined for running backs and quarterbacks. Jefferson is expected to draw heavy coverage from the Buffalo defense.
Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Vikings in place of injured starter Kyler Murray. Murray is out with a hamstring injury. Jefferson scored twice against Wentz earlier in the season, a dynamic that may benefit the Minnesota offense. Jordan Mason and TJ Hockenson are listed at 8 and 7 cents respectively for the first score.
The Vikings defense and special teams are priced at 3 cents to score first. This option reflects the turnover risk associated with Josh Allen. Allen has thrown five interceptions and committed four fumbles this season, with one of those fumbles resulting in a loss. An early mistake by Allen could give Minnesota a chance to strike first.
The matchup is part of the high-stakes schedule as the season moves toward the playoff push. The outcome of the game will directly impact the standings for two of the league's top contenders. Betting platforms like Kalshi are facilitating these specific markets, allowing users to trade on individual game outcomes based on current team form and player availability.
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