Vikings beat Buccaneers 23-16 but lose Jefferson to injury. Bucs' Mayfield dislocates thumb
— A stifling defense and a big play on special teams helped the Minnesota Vikings stay undefeated.
National Football League
FINAL
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Minnesota Vikings
23
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 10 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 23 |
| TB | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
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Match Report
Team Stats
9
1st Downs
11
5
Passing 1st downs
7
4
Rushing 1st downs
2
0
1st downs from penalties
2
2-15
3rd down efficiency
2-17
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
55
Total Plays
64
230
Total Yards
243
4.2
Yards per Play
3.8
13
Total Drives
15
152
Passing
186
15/29
Comp/Att
17/37
4.8
Yards per pass
4.3
1
Interceptions thrown
2
3-16
Sacks-Yards Lost
6-31
78
Rushing
57
23
Rushing Attempts
21
3.4
Yards per rush
2.7
0-0
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-2
9-95
Penalties
8-81
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
2
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
29:03
Possession
30:57
Top Performers
MIN
- Johnny Hekker NO 8 · YDS 372 · AVG 46.5
- Kyler Murray C/ATT 15/29 · YDS 168 · AVG 5.8
- Myles Price NO 4 · YDS 106 · AVG 26.5
- Will Reichard FG 3/3 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 56
TB
- Riley Dixon NO 9 · YDS 426 · AVG 47.3
- Baker Mayfield C/ATT 17/34 · YDS 217 · AVG 6.4
- Kenny Gainwell NO 6 · YDS 160 · AVG 26.7
- Chase McLaughlin FG 3/3 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 54
Injuries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Antoine Winfield Jr. Out
- Luke Goedeke Out
- Emeka Egbuka Out
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
Minnesota Vikings
- Aaron Jones Sr. Questionable
- Donovan Jackson Injured Reserve
- Josh Oliver Injured Reserve
- Nick Samac Injured Reserve
- Tyler Batty Injured Reserve
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