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Week 3 Preview · 2026 SeasonVikings at Buccaneers, Week 3: Preview, Injuries and Odds
Kickoff and TV, where both teams stand, the injury report, key players and the latest line for the Vikings at the Buccaneers.
The Minnesota Vikings (3-0) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-3) at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Minnesota comes in off a 9-3 win at the Chicago Bears in Week 2. Read the Week 2 recap. Here is what the data shows heading into the game.
Kickoff, TV and venue
- Matchup
- Minnesota Vikings (3-0) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-3)
- Date
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Kickoff
- 3:05 p.m. CDT (20:05 UTC)
- Venue
- Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- TV
- FOX
For streaming and local viewing options, see our where to watch the Vikings guide.
Where the teams stand
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3-0 | 71 | 41 |
| Detroit | 2-1 | 93 | 95 |
| Chicago | 1-1 | 62 | 46 |
| Green Bay | 1-2 | 56 | 91 |
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 1-1 | 54 | 48 |
| Carolina | 1-2 | 89 | 83 |
| Atlanta | 1-2 | 51 | 68 |
| Tampa Bay | 0-3 | 62 | 79 |
ESPN's last-five lists can include preseason and previous-season games. Full tables are on our standings page.
Injury report
Statuses as listed by ESPN on September 28, 2026. They change during the week; our Vikings injury report updates automatically.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen McMillan | WR | Questionable | Knee |
| Josiah Trotter | LB | Out | Shoulder |
| Billy Schrauth | G | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Rakeem Nunez-Roches | DT | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Ayden Garnes | CB | Out | Coach's Decision |
Minnesota Vikings
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Demmings | CB | Out | Hamstring |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | Out | Ankle |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Elijah Williams | DE | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Tavierre Thomas | S | Out | Coach's Decision |
Key players
Team leaders as listed by ESPN before the game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Baker Mayfield (Passing Yards): 17/34, 217 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Bucky Irving (Rushing Yards): 15 CAR, 46 YDS
- Emeka Egbuka (Receiving Yards): 5 REC, 62 YDS
- Alex Anzalone (Sacks): 1
- Alex Anzalone (Tackles): 5
Minnesota Vikings
- Kyler Murray (Passing Yards): 15/29, 168 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Aaron Jones Sr. (Rushing Yards): 17 CAR, 58 YDS
- Jordan Addison (Receiving Yards): 5 REC, 90 YDS, 1 TD
- Kyle Van Noy (Sacks): 1.5
- Eric Wilson (Tackles): 10
The betting line
As a snapshot taken on September 28, 2026, DraftKings' line shown on ESPN was TB -1.5, with a total (over/under) of 42.5. The moneyline was Vikings -105 and Buccaneers -115.
Lines move during the week, so check a current source before relying on these numbers. This is not betting advice. More context is on our predictions and odds page.
History and more
For the long view of this matchup, visit our Vikings vs. Buccaneers series history.
Written automatically from ESPN game data for this matchup (ESPN event 401872959: standings, last five games, team leaders, injuries and odds, retrieved September 28, 2026) and the site's schedule feed for kickoff, venue and TV. Last updated September 28, 2026.
Data: ESPN public API, refreshed every 5 minutes. Independent fan site, not affiliated with the Minnesota Vikings or the NFL.