Vikings at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 45, Minnesota Vikings 39 · BYL
Final Score
Vikings 39 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Buccaneers 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPKyler Murray 444 yds passingBucky Irving 122 yds rushingJordan Addison 166 yds receivingByron Murphy Jr 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 479 · 360Passing yards 426 · 238Rushing yards 53 · 122Completions 15/28 · 16/25Yards per carry 4.4 · 6.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 45-39. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish their dominance early in the season, with the Buccaneers ultimately coming out on top in a hard-fought contest.
Baker Mayfield showcased his aerial prowess, throwing for four touchdowns, while Kyler Murray of the Vikings led all passers with an impressive 444 yards. Bucky Irving contributed significantly to the Buccaneers' ground game, rushing for 122 yards, while Jordan Addison starred for Minnesota with 166 receiving yards. The offensive fireworks kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made crucial plays that shaped the outcome of the game. Vita Vea recorded two sacks, applying pressure on Murray, which led to key turnovers. Ifeatu Melifonwu's interception was a turning point, halting a momentum-swinging drive by Minnesota and allowing Tampa Bay to maintain control and secure the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 39 |
| Buccaneers | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 45 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 15/28 | 54% | 444 | 3 | 4 | 94.9 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 16/25 | 64% | 259 | 4 | 1 | 121.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 11 | 44 | 4.0 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 18 | 122 | 6.8 | 18 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 5 | 166 | 33.2 | 31 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 5 | 154 | 30.8 | 96 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 18 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper JrWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Max BredesonFB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 9 | 148 | 16.4 | 26 | 2 | 41 | 1 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 18 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe ThomasFS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van NoyREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin WallaceSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal AdamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Keionte ScottCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita VeaDT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu MelifonwuSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David WalkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea DennisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 4 | 55 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/1 | 6 | 54 |