Bills Drop in NFL Power Rankings Despite Win Over Vikings

The Buffalo Bills were able to grab a massive win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, taking down the team with the best defense in the league.

While the game was a little sloppy at first, Buffalo was able to put it together to come away with the victory. With the win, the Bills now improve to 7-1 on the year, and they have been one of the few teams to figure out the tough Minnesota defense.

Entering the game, Buffalo's offense had been carrying the team, with quarterback Josh Allen playing like an MVP candidate. But the Vikings' defense was able to slow them down a little, with Allen producing one of his worst games of the year.

However, the Bills' defense was able to step up, holding Minnesota to just six points for the entire game. While the Vikings offense isn't the best, seeing Buffalo's unit produce has to be a good sign for the team.

Buffalo's defense has been a problem this season, with many believing that they are a work in progress still. But the team can take lessons from this win, putting them on track for the rest of the year as the Bills look to go after a Super Bowl title.

NFL analyst Nick Shook of NFL.com put together a list of power rankings following the end of the Week 9 slate of games. Within it, the Bills came in ranked at No. 2, which saw them drop one spot, despite winning this week over the Vikings.

Buffalo likely dropped due to the lackluster performance, but against a tough Vikings defense, just getting the win was huge. But the lack of explosive plays from the Bills could have played into everything.

However, the Bills are feeling very confident right now, especially after being able to grab a big road victory. Minnesota had been one of the better teams in the league this season, even with the offensive struggles that they've had, and Buffalo has made a statement.

The Bills sit atop the AFC after this week, giving them hope of being the No. 1 team in the conference at the end of the year. Of course, there is a lot of time left in the season, but Buffalo has been playing at a very high level.

But the Bills will be judged fully for how they perform in the playoffs, with the one thing that matters being a Super Bowl title this year.