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Tampa Bay Buccaneers news: Bucs get shot at Kyler Murray, Vikings
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers NewsThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing a must-win game against the Minnesota Vikings at home in Week 3.Sep 23, 2026, 11:00 AM UTCThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are turning the page with their Week 3 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on the horizon.The Bucs are one of eight winless teams while the Vikings come to Tampa having won both of their first two games against divisional opponents.Bucs Nation, how do you feel about the Buccaneers’ chances against the Vikings in Week 3? Let us know in the comments section below.Today’s Buccaneers newsBuccaneers Have One Positive to Look Forward to After 2 Weeks | Tampa Bay Buccaneers On SIBuccaneers running back Bucky Irving has looked like one of the better players at his position in the league through the first two games of the season.5 Contracts NFL Teams Already Regret 2 Weeks Into 2026 Season | Bleacher ReportThe Bucs signed Baker Mayfield to a long-term extension before the start of the season. Should they regret that choice after the 0-2 start?Fire the cannons on the SB Nation app!Join fellow Buccaneers fans to celebrate every score and discuss every game-changing moment.Connect through our live game chatBrowse with fewer adsSeamlessly explore communities and conversationsEnjoy faster commenting and postingDownload the SB Nation app on iOS or Android.Today’s NFL newsKyler Murray Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Start Against Tampa Bay | Daily NorsemanThe Vikings will have Kyler Murray under center after he missed the team’s Week 2 contest against the Chicago Bears while he was in concussion protocol.Jaxson Dart injury: NY Giants’ QB could miss the remainder of the 2026 season | Big Blue ViewJaxson Dart’s second NFL season could be over before it really got a chance to take off, which is a devastating blow for the New York Giants, who will lean on former Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston to start.All of your communities in one place.
Takes mentioned in this episode
- Jameis Winston player · neutral
“the New York Giants, who will lean on former Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston to start.”
Jameis Winston stepping in as starter for the Giants.
- Minnesota Vikings team · positive
“the Vikings come to Tampa having won both of their first two games against divisional opponents.”
Vikings enter the matchup with a 2-0 record.
- Bucky Irving player · positive
“Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving has looked like one of the better players at his position in the league”
Bucky Irving performing well in first two games.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers team · negative
“The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing a must-win game against the Minnesota Vikings at home in Week 3.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing a must-win game after an 0-2 start.
- Kyler Murray player · positive
“Kyler Murray Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Start Against Tampa Bay”
Kyler Murray returning to start for the Vikings.
- Chicago Bears team · neutral
“he missed the team’s Week 2 contest against the Chicago Bears”
Mention of the Vikings' opponent in Week 2.
- Jaxson Dart player · negative
“Jaxson Dart injury: NY Giants’ QB could miss the remainder of the 2026 season”
Jaxson Dart facing a season-ending injury.
- New York Giants team · negative
“which is a devastating blow for the New York Giants”
Giants losing their starting QB to injury.
- Baker Mayfield player · negative
“The Bucs signed Baker Mayfield to a long-term extension before the start of the season. Should they regret that choice after the 0-2 start?”
Questioning the value of Baker Mayfield's extension.