# Bills vs. Vikings tonight: time, channel and how to stream

> Bills at Vikings kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET tonight on ABC and ESPN. How to stream it, who starts at QB and the matchup that may decide it.

By Subhajit | 2026-11-09 | Sports | Savvy VibeZ
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## Key takeaways

- Bills at Vikings kicks off Monday, Nov. 9 at 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 CT, 5:15 PT) on ABC and ESPN, with alternate telecasts on ESPN2 and NFL Network.
- Both teams are 6-1; Carson Wentz starts for Minnesota because Kyler Murray has a hamstring injury, per CBS Sports.
- Adrian Peterson is inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor tonight; the team says it will livestream the ceremony.
- Allen has faced the blitz on a third of his dropbacks, and Minnesota blitzes heavily, so quick throws are the matchup to watch.

As of Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, the Buffalo Bills visit the Minnesota Vikings tonight at 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT, 5:15 p.m. PT) on ABC and ESPN. Both teams are 6-1, which makes this the cleanest Week 9 matchup on the schedule, and it comes with a quarterback change in Minnesota: Carson Wentz starts in place of Kyler Murray, who has a hamstring injury, according to CBS Sports.

Below is how to watch for free or without cable, what else is happening around the game, and the one matchup that should decide it.

## What time and channel is Bills vs. Vikings tonight?

Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The game airs on ABC and ESPN, according to the Bills' and Vikings' official sites and ESPN. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman call it, with Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge on the sideline, per the Bills' broadcast guide.

ESPN also lists two alternate options. "Monday Night Football Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show" airs at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN2, and "MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats" is on NFL Network at the same time.

## How can you stream it without cable?

ABC is over the air, so an antenna works if your local station carries it. For streaming, the Bills' guide says WatchESPN is free across devices if you sign in with a TV provider. Yahoo Sports lists YouTube TV, Fubo and ESPN Unlimited as options. The Vikings' site adds that NFL+ carries live local and prime-time games on phones and tablets. Check which tier you need in the NFL app, because we did not verify the current price today.

One practical point: streaming services sometimes run 30 to 60 seconds behind a broadcast. If you are following a group chat, expect spoilers.

## What is at stake for both teams?

Buffalo comes off a 36-10 win over Baltimore on Nov. 1, according to the team's site. CBS notes that the Ravens lost Lamar Jackson to an injury on the first snap of that game, so that scoreline needs an asterisk. Minnesota is coming off its first loss of the season after six straight wins.

The Vikings are also using the night for two ceremonies. The team says it is its annual Salute to Service game, and 2012 NFL MVP Adrian Peterson is being formally inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor. Vikings.com says that ceremony will be livestreamed on its site and app. The teams last met in a 33-30 overtime win for Minnesota in Buffalo in 2022, and this is only their 16th official meeting.

## Who has the edge?

CBS Sports frames it as Josh Allen and Buffalo's offense against Brian Flores' defense. Minnesota blitzes heavily, and Allen has been blitzed on exactly a third of his dropbacks this season, according to CBS citing Tru Media. In those situations he is 46 of 70 for 587 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions, and he has been sacked six times.

CBS also points out that the Vikings' offense has been the weak spot. It averages 4.7 yards per play, tied for third-worst in the league, and has topped 364 yards in no game. Murray's numbers were part of that: five touchdown passes and three interceptions, per CBS. Wentz went 23 of 39 for 276 yards and three touchdowns in relief earlier this year, and had good chemistry with Justin Jefferson.

Yahoo Sports says tonight's odds favor the Bills. We are not quoting a spread because lines move through the day, and checking a live number is your call.

## Our take

This is a stylistic fight, and the quick throws are the answer. If Buffalo gets the ball out fast to Khalil Shakir and lets James Cook run, Minnesota's blitzes lose most of their bite, which is the path CBS's analysis points to. If the Vikings get to Allen early, Wentz has a shot at a close game. We lean toward a one-score game either way, because both defenses have given up something and both offenses have a clear weakness. Treat that as a read on the matchup, not a prediction we would bet on.

For tonight: ABC or ESPN at 8:15 p.m. ET, a stream if you cut the cord, and ESPN2 if you want the McAfee version.

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