The Buffalo Bills beat the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in the largest upset the NFL has seen since 1995. They did so, in large part, thanks to their red-hot start. Both the offense and the defense combined to give the Bills a 17-point first-quarter margin.
Josh Allen and the offense were three for three on possessions in the opening quarter. Two Allen rushing touchdowns and a Stephen Hauschka field goal gave the Bills 17 points—the most they’ve scored in a first quarter since the 2011 season. The defense was on fire as well, causing two fumbles and forcing a punt on Minnesota’s third first-quarter possession.