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Dion Dawkins, 2 other Bills linemen hurt ahead of Vikings game
Dion Dawkins missed a second straight practice, and Buffalo could be down three starting offensive linemen against Minnesota, according to reporter Jon Scott.
- On Monday, November 9, 2026, the Buffalo Bills travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Vikings in a prime-time matchup between two 6-1 teams led by quarterback Josh Allen and defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
- Flores, who coached against Allen while with the New England Patriots, deploys a blitz-heavy Vikings defense that ranks first in pressure rate and EPA per play, creating significant challenges for Buffalo's offense.
- Buffalo enters the contest with offensive line injuries: starting left tackle Dion Dawkins missed practice with a rib injury, while guard Alec Anderson sat out with an ankle injury, potentially forcing depth players into action.
- Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell announced backup Carson Wentz will start Monday after quarterback Kyler Murray suffered a hamstring injury; O'Connell said Wentz will provide "really effective quarterback play" despite the Vikings' offensive limitations.
- Oddsmakers list Buffalo as a 3-point favorite with ESPN projecting a 60.6% win probability for the Bills, though both teams' 6-1 records and contrasting strengths suggest a competitive Monday night showdown.
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Orchard Park, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills released a lengthy initial injury report on Thursday ahead of their Monday Night Football game against the Minnesota Vikings.
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