It may be hard to believe, but we’re already in Week 9 of the NFL season, as your 6-1 Vikings prepare for a matchup every fan had circled on their schedule.

The Vikings will host the 6-1 Bills in a Monday night matchup four years in the making. The teams last faced off in an all-time classic in Buffalo in 2022, with Minnesota winning 33-30 in overtime. Expecting the same level of cinematic excitement on Monday night may lead to disappointment, but there’s reason to think this game could still be great, especially if the Vikings’ offense improves .

Let’s dive into my boldest predictions for Monday night.

1. Justin Jefferson feasts vs. Bills' defense

Accountability time: I was wildly off the mark with my prediction for Justin Jefferson’s yardage total against the Lions last week . To be fair, even the most pessimistic of skeptics didn’t expect the passing game to be that shaky.…