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Grading Every Buccaneers Position Group After Tough Loss to Vikings

The brutal start to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' season has just turned into a full-blown nightmare. Baker Mayfield left the game with what appeared to be a significant thumb injury, and the offense continued to look slow and sluggish against an aggressive Vikings defensive attack.

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3 winners, 3 losers, and 1 TBD from Minnesota Vikings ugly 23-16 win vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers that raises multiple questions

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.

Todd Bowles News / HITC / September 28

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles explains ‘what is going on with this franchise’ after 10th loss in 12 games

Todd Bowles answered some heavy questions after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ loss against the Minnesota Vikings, which means they have now suffered three straight defeats this season.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / HITC / September 28

Baker Mayfield injury update as Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose to Vikings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles provided an update on the thumb injury that led to Baker Mayfield being taken out of the game against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 28

Kyler Murray Shares Thoughts after his First 'Realistic' Win Against Buccaneers Week 3

Minnesota Vikings continue their winning streak after a 23-16 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Advancing to 3-0, Minnesota prevailed despite finishing with only 230 total yards, relying on strong play from its defense and special teams to preserve the lead.

Baker Mayfield News / Larry Brown Sports / September 27

Update emerges on Baker Mayfield after his gruesome finger injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have to soldier on without Baker Mayfield for the foreseeable future. Mayfield suffered an ugly-looking finger injury late in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 27

It’s Jalon Daniels Time In Tampa Bay

The Bucs are in a disastrous position — in more than one way. While head coach Todd Bowles was quick to point out that they are only one game out in the NFC South, that is a laughable assessment of just how bad things are in Tampa Bay right now.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Field Level Media / September 27

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield dislocates thumb vs. Vikings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield sustained a dislocated right thumb late in Sunday's 23-16 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles announced the extent of the injury after the contest and said Mayfield will undergo an MRI exam on Monday.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 27

Vikings slide past Buccaneers, who lose Baker Mayfield

Myles Price had an 86-yard punt return for a touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings held on for a 23-16 win over the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 27

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Suffers Dislocated Thumb

After today’s loss to the Vikings, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told the media that quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand, per Greg Auman of FOX Sports.

Baker Mayfield News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 27

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield Likely To Miss Time With Dislocated Thumb

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles announced after Sunday’s game that QB Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand. The plan is for Mayfield

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 27