BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings (7-1) will line up against a familiar face for the first time when they visit Buffalo on Sunday: Stefon Diggs, the former Vikings wide receiver who will be forever known for the Minneapolis Miracle.
Since being traded to Buffalo, Diggs has become one of the top receivers in the league. He's been named to two Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro in 2020.
"Make no mistake about it, Stefon's an elite receiver," said Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. "He's shown that here, he's shown that there. He's doing it again this year, and it doesn't surprise me in the least having played with him."
Follow along with KARE 11 and Locked On throughout the game below:
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a dime down the right sideline to Justin Jefferson for 22 yards and a touchdown on the team's opening drive. Minnesota leads Buffalo 7-0 early in the first quarter.
After a pair of Bills touchdowns in the first quarter by running back Devin Singletary, and a field goal in the second quarter by kicker Tyler Bass, the Bills take a 17-7 lead.
Vikings kicker Greg Joseph splits the uprights on a 27-yard field goal to cut the Bills lead to 17-10 halfway through the second quarter.
The Vikings defense forces a fumble and defensive back Camryn Bynum returns for a decent chunk of yards.
Minnesota later turns the ball over on downs after the takeaway. At the half, Buffalo leads Minnesota 24-10.
Vikings' linebacker Zadarius Smith comes up with a huge sack on third down to force the Bills to punt early in the third quarter.
Minnesota running back Dalvin Cook takes it 81 yards to the house to keep the Vikings in it. Buffalo now leads 27-17.
Minnesota drives the field, and fullback C.J. Ham punches it in from three yards out for the touchdown. Kicker Greg Joseph misses the PAT. Buffalo up 27-23 late in the fourth quarter.
What a play! The Vikings defense stops the Bills at the goal line, and recovers a fumble for the touchdown. Vikings lead 30-27 late in the fourth.
Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson picks off Bills quarterback Josh Allen in overtime to seal the 33-30 win for Minnesota, extending the team's winning streak to seven games.