On paper, the Week 3 matchup against the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked like it would be a one-sided affair, but the Minnesota Vikings struggled to put away their former NFC Central foe on Sunday.
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday afternoon, but the victory came at a steep cost. Tight end Josh Oliver is believed to have suffered a torn bicep during the game, a potentially devastating blow to a Vikings offense trying to establish its ground attack.
The Minnesota Vikings leaned on their first-class defense to outlast the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a penalty-filled NFC matchup on Sunday afternoon, and based on their current health, their team identity could remain lopsided.
Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Vikings TE Josh Oliver is feared to have suffered a torn biceps in Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers. Rapoport adds Oliver will have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury, which would leave him out indefinitely if their fears are confirmed.
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The injury that knocked Vikings tight end Josh Oliver out of Sunday’s 23-16 win over Tampa Bay appears to be serious. NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport reported
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Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson exited Sunday’s victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an ankle injury. The injury initially created concern as Jefferson didn’t return to the game, but an update from head coach Kevin O’Connell provided some reassurance about the severity of the issue.
The Vikings are 3-0 to start the season despite playing in some of the ugliest games ever aired on television. After defeating the Buccaneers 23-16, the Vikings are in a great spot after the first month of football, but there's still plenty to clean up.
The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0, but Sunday’s 23-16 victory over Tampa Bay raised serious questions about multiple areas of the team. The Minnesota Vikings found a way to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday afternoon, improving to 3-0 on the season.
The Minnesota Vikings stayed unbeaten Sunday with a 23-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, relying on special teams, field goals and enough offense after losing Justin Jefferson to an ankle injury.
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 in a road win that marked Kyler Murray’s return and a chance for him to thank his defense. It was Murray’s first game since September 13 against the Packers and it was a tense one as Justin Jefferson suffered an injury scare.
Sunday’s 23-16 Vikings win over the Buccaneers was a very odd one that wasn’t exactly easy on the eyes. Minnesota’s offense was a complete mess in Kyler Murray’s first full game with the franchise.
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The Minnesota Vikings are sitting at the top of the NFC North after winning their third straight game to open the season. While they struggled to move the ball for much of the second half against the desperate Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Vikings secured a 23-16 road victory over their winless opponent.
The Vikings are 3-0 this season after a somewhat bizarre 23-16 win over the Buccaneers under the Florida sun. Kyler Murray and the offense lost Justin Jefferson early on and struggled immensely without him, but the defense was dominant and special teams provided some key plays.
The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0 and found three different ways to win, and the defense continues to be the catalyst behind all of them. The Minnesota Vikings aren’t winning pretty, but they’re winning.
The Minnesota Vikings played most of their Week 3 road victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who sustained a left ankle injury during the first quarter.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost again on Sunday, dropping a 23-16 decision to the Minnesota Vikings.
It was far from pretty, but the Minnesota Vikings improved to 3-0 with a 23-16 win over the Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday afternoon. You can
A win is a win. For the second straight week, it wasn’t even remotely pretty from an offensive standpoint. It was quite ugly, in fact. But the Vikings’ defense was its usual dominant self, and a couple explosive plays held up in a 20-16 road win over the Buccaneers that moves Minnesota to 3-0.
Jefferson’s departure is already affecting the Minnesota Vikings’ passing game, and the timeline for his return remains unclear. Update: Justin Jefferson has been ruled out since this article was published with an ankle injury, per Vikings communications.
Giants starting QB Jaxson Dart went down with a knee injury that will keep him out of action through at least the rest of the regular season.
The Vikings announced on Wednesday that they have signed DL Jonathan Harris to their practice squad. Harris, 30, signed on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Lindenwood back in 2019.
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