NFL · Week 3
Vikings vs Buccaneers Recap – Week 3
Last game: Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Tampa Bay Arena, Tampa Bay, FL
Updated Oct 29, 7:37 AM ET
Week 3
Saturday, September 26
8:00 PM EDT
@ Tampa Bay Arena, Tampa Bay, FL
Final: Vikings 23, Buccaneers 16
- Minnesota Vikings won 23–16 on Saturday, September 26
Vikings vs Buccaneers team comparison
| Vikings | Buccaneers | |
|---|---|---|
| 6-0 | Record | 2-5 |
| 20.8 | Points per game | 23.1 |
| 12.3 | Opponent points/game | 21.6 |
| +8.5 | Points differential | +1.6 |
| 1 | Head-to-head wins | 0 |
Injuries on both sides
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vikings | Jamal Adams | Linebacker | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Tyler Batty | Linebacker | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Tyreek Chappell | Cornerback | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Jeshaun Jones | Wide Receiver | Suspended | The NFL suspended Jones three … | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Michael Jurgens | Center | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Taki Taimani | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Ben Yurosek | Tight End | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Audric Estime | Running Back | Injury reserve | Thigh | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Demond Claiborne | Running Back | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Nick Samac | Center | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Jakobe Thomas | Safety | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Caleb Tiernan | Offensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Zemaiah Vaughn | Cornerback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Elijah Williams | Defensive End | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Kyler Murray | Quarterback | Not playing | Concussion | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Jordan Mason | Running Back | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Blake Cashman | Linebacker | May play | Elbow | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Brian O'Neill | Offensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Andrew Van Ginkel | Linebacker | May play | Chest | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Jauan Jennings | Wide Receiver | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | Defensive End | May play | Hip | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Brett Thorson | Punter | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Aaron Jones Sr. | Running Back | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | DeeJay Dallas | Running Back | May play | Toe | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Jake Golday | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Jalen Redmond | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Ivan Pace Jr. | Linebacker | May play | Personal | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Tavierre Thomas | Safety | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Justin Jefferson | Wide Receiver | May play | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Charles Demmings | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Josh Oliver | Tight End | Injury reserve | Biceps | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Max Brosmer | Quarterback | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Donovan Jackson | Guard | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Christian Darrisaw | Offensive Tackle | May play | Concussion | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Vikings | Jordan Addison | Wide Receiver | May play | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
 Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Josh Hayes | Cornerback | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Mohamed Kamara | Linebacker | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Deshawn McKnight | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | David Sills V | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Sean Tucker | Running Back | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Justin Skule | Offensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | DeMonte Capehart | Defensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Ayden Garnes | Cornerback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Billy Schrauth | Guard | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Elijah Simmons | Defensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Jacob Parrish | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Miles Killebrew | Safety | May play | Concussion | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Luke Haggard | Guard | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Rueben Bain Jr. | Linebacker | May play | out | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Anthony Nelson | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Josiah Trotter | Linebacker | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Rakeem Nunez-Roches | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield | Quarterback | Out | out | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Chris Godwin Jr. | Wide Receiver | May play | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Bucky Irving | Running Back | May play | Glute | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | SirVocea Dennis | Linebacker | Out | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Yaya Diaby | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Ko Kieft | Tight End | May play | Elbow | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Keionte Scott | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Benjamin Morrison | Cornerback | Out | Quadriceps | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Antoine Winfield Jr. | Safety | Out | Ribs | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Chase McLaughlin | Place Kicker | May play | Groin | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
Consensus Bets on this game
No consensus data yet for Vikings at Buccaneers. Check back closer to game time.
Previous games
| Date | Away | Home | Line | Total | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26Week 3 | Vikings | Buccaneers | — | — | 23-16 |
Frequently asked questions
Who won Vikings vs Buccaneers?
Minnesota Vikings won 23–16
What was the final score of Vikings vs Buccaneers?
Vikings 23, Buccaneers 16
When did Vikings vs Buccaneers play?
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, Tampa Bay Arena, Tampa Bay, FL
What is Vikings vs Buccaneers head-to-head record?
Vikings 1, Buccaneers 0 in recent games