Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills (September 4, 1988)

Game Recap


In a September 4 week 1 clash in Buffalo, the Bills got a 13-10 victory against the Vikings. The Bills played well at the start and kept plugging for the win.

The Bills were guided by Jim Kelly who connected on 204 pass yards. Thurman Thomas ran for 86 yards rushing, 1 touchdown. Andre Reed finished with 78 yards receiving.

For the Vikings, Wade Wilson tossed in 204 yards passing.

In the low scoring battle, the Bills registered 310 total yards, 18 first downs, 1 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Vikings tallied 300 total yards, 21 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Buffalo BillsBUF defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 13-10
  • Date: Sunday, September 4, 1988
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 310, Turnovers: 1
  • Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 300, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIN 0 3 0 7 10
BUF 10 0 0 3 13

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Jim KellyBUF17-312040130
Wade WilsonMIN19-332040131

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Thurman ThomasBUF1886128
Darrin NelsonMIN1050027
Rick FenneyMIN828012
Wade WilsonMIN42400
Jim KellyBUF52100
Alfred AndersonMIN41808
Anthony CarterMIN111011

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Andre ReedBUF878030
Steve JordanMIN355031
Alfred AndersonMIN544012
Pete MetzelaarsBUF243024
Chris BurkettBUF237021
Anthony CarterMIN330013
Rick FenneyMIN227018
Thurman ThomasBUF227017

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
BUF271141
MIN321301

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
BUF17-31204011
MIN19-33204016

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