Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
33
FINAL
23
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 33-23. The victory keeps the Vikings firmly in the playoff chase, while the Buccaneers look to regroup after a tough loss at home.
Kyler Murray was the standout performer for Minnesota, throwing for 282 yards and two touchdowns, leading the charge on offense. He connected well with Jauan Jennings, who tallied 96 receiving yards, showcasing a potent passing attack that kept the Buccaneers' defense on their heels. Bucky Irving led Tampa Bay's ground game with 68 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Vikings' offensive fireworks.
Defensively, Blake Cashman was a force for Minnesota, racking up nine total tackles and playing a crucial role in stifling Tampa Bay's scoring opportunities. The game shifted in the Vikings' favor when Byron Murphy Jr. snagged an interception, halting a Buccaneers drive that could have narrowed the gap. With this win, Minnesota solidifies its standing, while Tampa Bay faces critical adjustments moving forward.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 282 | 2 | 0 | 127.3 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 34 | 18 | 53% | 124 | 1 | 2 | 46.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 10 | 68 | 6.8 | 47 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 45 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 47 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 44 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 12 | 45 | 3.8 | 25 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 9 | 39 | 4.3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | — | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Payne Durham | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 78 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 22 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Payne Durham | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 54 |
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 47 |

