The Buccaneers' 23-16 loss to visiting Minnesota on Sunday was punctuated by a late-game injury to starting QB Baker Mayfield, ending an evening of offensive frustration for both teams

Two teams that have an extensive shared history and a similar plight in the early going of the 2026 season will meet at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, October 4 when the Packers visit the Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL Season. HC Bowles discussed QB Baker Mayfield's status, limiting penalties & improving third-down efficiency.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to the Minnesota Vikings 23-16 at Raymond James in Week Three

Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Graham Barton, QB Jalon Daniels, TE Cade Otton, T Tristan Wirfs and WR Chris Godwin Jr. spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL Season.

View plays from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL Season.

In the Buccaneers' 23-16 loss to the Vikings in Week Three, five notes stood out for the home team

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DL A'Shawn Robinson pulls in a deflected pass for an interception against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season.

QB Baker Mayfield throws a 40-yard touchdown to WR Ted Hurst III against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season.

View the best photos of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 Week 3 matchup vs. the Minnesota Vikings

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Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. the Minnesota Vikings in Week Three of the 2026 NFL season. Get kickoff time, TV channel, live stream, and radio details here.

The Buccaneers' first two picks in this year's draft are sitting out the Vikings game due to injuries sustained last Sunday against the Browns, but second-year CB Jacob Parrish is returning to action after missing one contest

View photos of the Buccaneers arriving for their 2026 Week 3 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings

View pregame pictures from the Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 3 matchup

When in the face of adversity, tackle it. Bucs have an opportunity to get right at home against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3.

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The Buccaneers have activated veteran safety Ifeatu Melifonwu from the practice squad so that he can play on Sunday against Minnesota… This is the third and final time the Bucs can elevate Melifonwu during the regular season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media following Friday's Week 3 practice. HC Bowles discussed player updates, CB Jacob Parrish's return to the field and preparation for Sunday.