Minnesota Vikings Defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on September 27, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings secured a 23-16 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers behind balanced offense and solid individual performances.
On September 27, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 in a Week 3 NFL game. Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray completed 15 of 29 passes for 168 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception, while rushing twice for 17 yards. Wide receiver Jordan Addison led Minnesota’s receiving corps with five receptions for 90 yards, including a touchdown catch. Aaron Jones Sr. contributed with 17 carries for 58 yards and added five receptions for 34 yards. Justin Jefferson caught two passes for 32 yards.
The Buccaneers’ quarterback Baker Mayfield finished with 17 completions on 34 attempts for 217 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, also rushing twice for six yards. Tampa Bay’s leading receivers were Cade Otton, who had three catches for 56 yards, and Ted Hurst III, who recorded a touchdown on one reception for 40 yards. On the ground, Bucky Irving carried 15 times for 46 yards and caught two passes for 12 yards, while Kenny Gainwell managed three rushes for negative four yards with two receptions for 14 yards.
Jordan Addison’s 90 receiving yards and touchdown stood out as a key offensive performance for the Vikings in this contest.
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