Minnesota
Vikings
0-2
24
FINAL
28
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings, clinching a 28-24 victory. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their positions early in the season, but it was the Buccaneers who came out on top in this hard-fought contest.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for an impressive 378 yards and two touchdowns. His ability to connect with his receivers opened up the field, allowing the Buccaneers to maintain a steady offensive rhythm. Justin Jefferson shone for the Vikings with 142 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to sway the outcome in Minnesota's favor.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made critical plays that turned the tide in their favor, highlighted by Zah Frazier's two interceptions. Antoine Winfield Jr. was a standout with three total tackles and a sack, helping to stifle Minnesota's offensive momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Frazier's second interception set up a crucial touchdown drive, sealing the game for Tampa Bay.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 27 | 19 | 378 | 2 | 3 | 97.9 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 17 | 11 | 189 | 2 | 3 | 101.9 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 142 | 28.4 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Albert Okwuegbunam | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 51 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

