Buccaneers vs. Vikings: All-Time Matchup History
Head-to-Head Snapshot
- All-Time Record: Vikings lead series 33–24 (.421)
- First Meeting: 1977
- Most Recent Meeting: 2023 season
- Postseason Meetings: None
Last Five Matchups
- 2023: Buccaneers 20, Vikings 17 (away)
- 2020: Buccaneers 26, Vikings 14 (home)
- 2017: Vikings 34, Buccaneers 17 (away)
- 2014: Vikings 19, Buccaneers 13 (OT) (home)
- 2012: Buccaneers 36, Vikings 7 (away)
Series Overview
Minnesota holds a nine-game edge in the head-to-head battle with Tampa Bay, but the Buccaneers have closed the gap considerably since they left the NFC Central (now NFC North) for the new NFC South in 2002. As interdivision foes, the Bucs are 7-2 against the Vikings, including a five-game winning streak that is their longest in the series. Minnesota had three separate five-game winning streaks against the Bucs from 1984-93.
Notable Matchups
- 2020 Regular Season: After coming out of a late bye week, the Bucs beat the Vikings, 26-14, behind two Tom Brady touchdown passes and six sacks of Kirk Cousins, starting an eight-game winning streak that would conclude in Super Bowl LV.
- 1998 Regular Season: The 3-4 Buccaneers deliver the Vikings and rookie sensation Randy Moss their only loss of the regular season, as both Mike Alstott and Warrick Dunn top 100 rushing yards in a 27-24 decision at Raymond James Stadium.
- 1996 Regular Season: After his team started out 0-5 in his first season as head coach, Tony Dungy got his first win against his former team, as Trent Dilfer threw three scoring passes in a 24-13 final.
Series Trends
- The Buccaneers have won eight of their last 10 games against the Vikings, dating back to the 2021 season.
- The Bucs have gone into overtime against the Vikings five times in their series history, tied for the second-most OT games against any opponent.
- From 1993 through 2001, the Buccaneers and Vikings split their head-to-head series for nine straight seasons.
- Minnesota dominated the series with Tampa Bay during the 1980s, winning 15 of the 19 matchups.
2025-26 Minnesota Vikings Season Snapshot
- Record: 9–8
- Division Finish: 3rd in NFC North
- Playoffs: None
- 2026 Head Coach: Kevin O'Connell (fifth year)
2026 Key Additions
QB Kyler Murray, CB James Pierre, P Johnny Hekker, T Ryan Van Demark, DT Caleb Banks, DT Domonique Orange, LB Jake Golday, S Jakobe Thomas, T Caleb Tiernan
2026 Key Departures
OLB Jonathan Greenard, S Harrison Smith, DT Jonathan Allen, WR Jalen Nailor, DT Javon Hargrave, P Ryan Wright, T Justin Skule, RB Ty Chandler
Notable Players
WR Justin Jefferson, QB J.J. McCarthy, RB Aaron Jones, T Christian Darrisaw, WR Jordan Addison, OLB Dallas Turner, LB Blake Cashman, CB Byron Murphy, S Isaiah Rodgers
Full Matchup History
| Season | Winner | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Buccaneers | 20-17 | Minneapolis |
| 2020 | Buccaneers | 26-14 | Tampa |
| 2017 | Vikings | 34-17 | Minneapolis |
| 2014 | Vikings | 19-13 (OT) | Tampa |
| 2012 | Buccaneers | 36-17 | Minneapolis |
| 2011 | Buccaneers | 24-20 | Minneapolis |
| 2008 | Buccaneers | 19-13 | Tampa |
| 2005 | Buccaneers | 24-13 | Minneapolis |
| 2002 | Buccaneers | 38-24 | Tampa |
| 2001 | Buccaneers | 41-14 | Tampa |
| 2001 | Vikings | 20-16 | Minneapolis |
| 2000 | Buccaneers | 41-13 | Tampa |
| 2000 | Vikings | 30-23 | Minneapolis |
| 1999 | Buccaneers | 24-17 | Tampa |
| 1999 | Vikings | 21-14 | Minneapolis |
| 1998 | Buccaneers | 27-24 | Tampa |
| 1998 | Vikings | 31-17 | Minneapolis |
| 1997 | Vikings | 10-6 | Tampa |
| 1997 | Buccaneers | 28-14 | Minneapolis |
| 1996 | Vikings | 21-10 | Minneapolis |
| 1996 | Buccaneers | 24-13 | Tampa |
| 1995 | Vikings | 31-17 | Minneapolis |
| 1995 | Buccaneers | 20-17 (OT) | Tampa |
| 1994 | Buccaneers | 20-17 (OT) | Minneapolis |
| 1994 | Vikings | 36-13 | Tampa |
| 1993 | Vikings | 23-10 | Tampa |
| 1993 | Vikings | 15-0 | Minneapolis |
| 1992 | Vikings | 35-7 | Tampa |
| 1992 | Vikings | 26-20 | Minneapolis |
| 1991 | Vikings | 26-24 | Tampa |
| 1991 | Vikings | 28-13 | Minneapolis |
| 1990 | Buccaneers | 26-13 | Tampa |
| 1990 | Buccaneers | 23-20 (OT) | Minneapolis |
| 1989 | Vikings | 24-10 | Tampa |
| 1989 | Vikings | 17-13 | Minneapolis |
| 1988 | Vikings | 49-20 | Tampa |
| 1988 | Vikings | 14-13 | Minneapolis |
| 1987 | Vikings | 23-17 | Minneapolis |
| 1987 | Buccaneers | 20-10 | Tampa |
| 1986 | Vikings | 45-13 | Minneapolis |
| 1986 | Vikings | 23-10 | Tampa |
| 1985 | Vikings | 26-7 | Minneapolis |
| 1985 | Vikings | 31-16 | Tampa |
| 1984 | Vikings | 27-24 | Minneapolis |
| 1984 | Buccaneers | 35-31 | Tampa |
| 1983 | Buccaneers | 17-12 | Minneapolis |
| 1983 | Vikings | 19-16 (OT) | Tampa |
| 1982 | Vikings | 17-10 | Minneapolis |
| 1981 | Vikings | 25-10 | Minneapolis |
| 1981 | Buccaneers | 21-13 | Tampa |
| 1980 | Vikings | 21-10 | Tampa |
| 1980 | Vikings | 38-30 | Minneapolis |
| 1979 | Vikings | 23-22 | Tampa |
| 1979 | Buccaneers | 12-10 | Minneapolis |
| 1978 | Vikings | 24-7 | Tampa |
| 1978 | Buccaneers | 16-10 | Minneapolis |
| 1977 | Vikings | 9-3 | Tampa |
Historical Note
The Buccaneers' first-ever win against a division opponent took place in Minnesota in Week Three of the 1978 as Tampa Bay beat the Vikings, 16-10, in a battle of NFC Central foes.
FAQs
- What is the Buccaneers' record against Minnesota in the current millennium (2001-present)? The Bucs are 8-3 versus the Vikings since the start of the millennium.
- Have the Buccaneers and Vikings ever met in the postseason? No, Tampa Bay has never had a playoff game against the Vikings.
- When was Tampa Bay's first victory against Minnesota? In Week Three of the 1978 season, the Buccaneers beat the Vikings, 16-10, after losing the first game of the series in 1977.