MINNEAPOLIS -- Minutes after the opening kickoff in a game in which the Minnesota Vikings came in as 17-point favorites over the Buffalo Bills, Minnesota began its course of crashing and burning as things unraveled in the worst possible way in a 27-7 loss.
Minnesota knew the Bills would scheme off Josh Allen ’s mobility in the pocket and his ability to throw when he’s scrambling. In Allen’s second career start, the Vikings made him look like a Pro Bowl talent.
Buffalo went 75 yards on its opening drive, aided by 30 yards of Vikings’ penalties, and capped things off with a 10-yard touchdown run by its rookie quarterback.