Going into Monday's game against the Buffalo Bills, the premier matchup was Josh Allen and company versus the impressive defense that Brian Flores has put together. Flores is known for his high blitz rate, and many wondered how Buffalo would respond to the nonstop pressure he would bring.
The answer? Allen and James Cook did enough to get the job done, even with Flores blitzing Allen and this offense on 79% of plays, per Yahoo Sports' Hayden Winks.
Brian Flores blitzed Josh Allen only 79% of the time tonight. That's a sign of great respect in their culture.
— Hayden Winks (@HaydenWinks) November 10, 2026
The Vikings' defense did well enough to keep them in this game, as is the case in most games this season. However, once more, the offense would squander any momentum the defense developed, as they
totaled just 178 yards of offense on Monday. With the acquisition of Kirk Cousins, there may be hope once more that this offense can do enough to stay competitive.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings blitz rate couldn't stop the Bills' offense in Week 9
