Minnesota
Vikings
1-1
24
FINAL
14
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a Week 3 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 24-14, solidifying their place in the early season standings. With both teams looking to establish momentum, the Vikings emerged victorious behind a strong performance from their offense.
Quarterback Kyler Murray led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for 210 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat ability. Zamir White was a force on the ground, racking up 92 rushing yards, while Tai Felton was the go-to target in the passing game, accumulating 83 receiving yards. This potent offensive display allowed the Vikings to maintain control throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, the Vikings made their presence felt, with Jakobe Thomas leading the team in tackles with four, while Domonique Orange contributed with a sack. The game turned in Minnesota's favor when they stifled a Buccaneers' scoring drive in the second half, forcing a crucial turnover that allowed the Vikings to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 20 | 12 | 210 | 2 | 1 | 108.3 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 26 | 14 | 180 | 2 | 0 | 101.4 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zamir White | HB | 14 | 92 | 6.6 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 10 | 44 | 4.4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kameron Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Felton | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 | 3 |
| Zamir White | HB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangally Kamara | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashad Wisdom | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

