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Vikings Stay Undefeated with Ugly Win over Buccaneers
Myles Price’s 86-yard punt return and Will Reichard’s late field goals helped Minnesota overcome Justin Jefferson’s ankle injury.
- On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings improved to 3-0 by defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 at Raymond James Stadium. The victory kept Minnesota undefeated despite inconsistent offensive play early in the 2026 season.
- Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson suffered an ankle injury during the first series and did not return, forcing the Vikings to operate without their primary playmaker. The offense struggled to move the ball consistently for 60 minutes without Jefferson.
- Myles Price returned a punt 86 yards for a touchdown, his first career score, while kicker Will Reichard connected on field goals of 54, 56, and 43 yards. Special teams proved decisive in securing the narrow victory.
- Defensive coordinator Brian Flores led an aggressive unit that recorded six sacks and 29 pressures, per Pro Football Focus. Minnesota also limited Tampa Bay running back Bucky Irving to 46 yards on 15 attempts.
- While the Vikings' offense showed little consistency, the defense proved formidable, positioning Minnesota as a potential contender. The team remains undefeated at 3-0 as the season progresses despite the offensive limitations.
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Vikings stay undefeated with ugly win over Buccaneers
It was a struggle for the Minnesota Vikings on defense in a 20-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
·Saint Paul, United States
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Vikings defeat Buccaneers by 3 points?
Resolves Yes if Minnesota Vikings defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers by 3 or more points in the NFL Week 3 game on September 27, 2026, per official final score on nfl.com or pro-football-reference.com. Resolves No otherwise, including ties, postponements, or cancellations.
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