Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut
— The grit Baker Mayfield showed Tampa Bay down the stretch of his debut sure outweighed the rough start.
National Football League
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
20
Minnesota Vikings
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
| MIN | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
— The grit Baker Mayfield showed Tampa Bay down the stretch of his debut sure outweighed the rough start.
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | W 16-0 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | W 43-13 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 19-26 | NFL |
| 10/8/26 | @ Dallas Cowboys | W 24-16 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | L 14-17 | NFL |
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