Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills (August 31, 1997)

Game Recap

In a August 31 week 1 clash, the Vikings pitched a comprehensive 34-13 win against the Bills. The Vikings were ahead at halftime 10-7 and rolled to a straightforward win.

The Vikings were guided by Brad Johnson who connected on 218 yards passing in the air, 2 TDs. Robert Smith ran for 169 rushing yards, 1 TD. Cris Carter had 121 receiving yards, 2 TDs.

For the Bills, Todd Collins connected on 299 passing yards, 1 TD, was 25 of 39 passing. Andre Reed had 142 receiving yards.

The Vikings ended with 385 total yards, 17 first downs, 1 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were 6 of 13 on third downs. The Bills tallied 426 total yards, 22 first downs, 4 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 2 of 9 on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 34-13
• Date: Sunday, August 31, 1997
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 385, Turnovers: 1
• Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 426, Turnovers: 4

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
MIN	0	10	3	21	34
BUF	0	7	0	6	13

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Todd Collins	BUF	25-39	299	1	2	43
Brad Johnson	MIN	17-30	218	2	1	35

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Robert Smith	MIN	16	169	1	78
Thurman Thomas	BUF	14	63	0	13
Antowain Smith	BUF	7	55	0	27
Eric Moulds	BUF	1	27	0	27
Leroy Hoard	MIN	7	16	0	8
Charles Evans	MIN	1	5	0	5
Todd Collins	BUF	2	2	0	2

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Andre Reed	BUF	7	142	0	43
Cris Carter	MIN	8	121	2	35
Jay Riemersma	BUF	4	54	1	22
Antowain Smith	BUF	5	44	0	13
Thurman Thomas	BUF	6	40	0	13
Leroy Hoard	MIN	1	30	0	30
Jake Reed	MIN	1	19	0	19
Hunter Goodwin	MIN	2	17	0	13

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
BUF	24	147	0
MIN	28	185	1

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
BUF	25-39	299	1	2	3
MIN	17-30	218	2	1	3

More Game Information On The Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills

• Attendance: 79,139
• Weather: 65 degrees, relative humidity 80%, wind 6 mph
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