Have you ever had your phone go off an a very inappropriate time? Most people have. Yesterday, it provided a little comic relief during a very heavy time.
The Vikings improved to 8-1 Sunday with an entertaining come from behind 33-30 overtime win at Buffalo against the Bills. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON.
Kyle Orton hit Sammy Watkins on a two-yard touchdown for the winning score with one second remaining as the Buffalo Bills beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-16 on Sunday.
Buffalo (4-6) jumped out to a 19-7 halftime lead, thanks to four field goals from Rian Lindell and Leodis McKelvin's 79-yard, first-quarter punt return for a score.
Miami (4-6) attempted to rally behind a 2-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Tannehill to Devone Bess with 8:42 to play, but the Dolphins did not get any closer. Tannehill finished with 141 passing yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.
Thursday, Nov. 15
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills — 8:20 P.M.
Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, N.Y.
Miami (4-5) rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill has just five touchdown passes on the year. The Bills' defense allows an NFC-high 31.7 points per game and an AFC-high 410 yards per contest. Averaging 143.1 yards per game on the ground, Buffalo (3-6) has the league's sixth-best running game. The Dolphins' run defense must improve on the 177 rushing yards it allowed to the Titans last week.