Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-3
14
FINAL
41
Minnesota
Vikings
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive display of dominance, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-14 in Week 7 of the 2028 season. With playoff positions on the line, the Vikings solidified their standing with this decisive victory, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess throughout the game.
Quarterback Jack Hettsfield led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for 164 yards and three touchdowns, effectively spreading the ball around to keep the Buccaneers' defense off balance. Kairo Voss emerged as his favorite target, racking up 86 receiving yards, while Mike Washington Jr. contributed significantly on the ground with 66 rushing yards, helping to maintain a balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Vikings were relentless, with Donovan Ezeiruaku leading the charge with five total tackles and 1.5 sacks, disrupting Tampa Bay's rhythm. However, it was Emmanuel McNeil-Warren's two interceptions that shifted the momentum decisively in Minnesota's favor, marking the game's turning point. With the Vikings' defense forcing turnovers and making critical stops, they sealed their victory and sent a clear message to the rest of the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hettsfield | QB | 12 | 7 | 58% | 164 | 3 | 0 | 142.3 |
| Terrence Young | QB | 20 | 11 | 55% | 138 | 2 | 3 | 70.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 10 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Dawkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kairo Voss | WR | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 18 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 38 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 26 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Colton Hayes | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Taylor | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rich Richard | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Otis Burns | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vernon Fitzsimmons | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 57 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

