The Minnesota Vikings pulled away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa before a crowd of 61,212. The Vikings moved to 3-0, while the Buccaneers fell to 0-3.
The Vikings took a 17-10 lead into halftime and kept control with a 6-6 edge after the break. The Vikings never trailed.
The Vikings were out-gained 243-230 but won the turnover battle 2-1. The Vikings converted 2 of 15 third downs and held the ball for 29:03.
Jordan Addison of the Vikings earned Game MVP. Addison caught 5 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown.
For the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield completed 17 of 34 passes for 217 yards, a touchdown and 1 interception.