Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings beat Chicago Bears 9–3 on September 20, 2026. The offense finished with 0 touchdowns on 1 red-zone trips, 3-for-13 on third down, 119 rushing yards. Aaron Jones Sr. carried 23 times for 105 yards. Box score · Scoring and play-by-play

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to Cleveland Browns 23–19 on September 20, 2026. The offense finished with 1 touchdowns on 4 red-zone trips, 7-for-16 on third down, 137 rushing yards. Bucky Irving carried 17 times for 89 yards. Box score · Scoring and play-by-play

My read from last week

The Bucs’ offensive line has looked bad to me for two games, with Baker running for his life. We overinflated Tampa Bay by assuming a bad opener meant a bounce-back.

Matchup analysis

Minnesota’s nine-point Week 2 output came in difficult weather with Carson Wentz, so it should not be treated as the offense’s normal ceiling. Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and is returning as the starter, which materially changes the passing and rushing projection. Tampa Bay’s concern remains protection and turning drives into touchdowns against a demanding defense.

Availability and news to watch

Kyler Murray cleared concussion protocol and will return as Minnesota’s starting quarterback after missing Week 2. Minnesota quarterback update