Welcome to week 3 your favorite team travels to the Tampa Bay Area to take on Baker Mayfield and the rest of the swashbuckling Buccaneers. Hopefully we can get out of Florida with a victory in our back pockets.

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kathy.clater.3
kathy.clater.3
28 September 2026 2:09 am

A win is a win, but YIKES. Thank goodness for Flores.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 11:19 pm

Rams lose to Anus Faces Donkos?
Better for the Vikings since Rams are NFC but I would have preferred to watch my Bountygate take the L.

Gopack2025
Gopack2025
27 September 2026 10:10 pm

Boooo

bowbunch
Admin
27 September 2026 9:47 pm

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  bowbunch
27 September 2026 9:52 pm

He was as good as he needed to be???

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  bowbunch
27 September 2026 10:34 pm

He sucked, we all saw that, what’s the point? And that’s not even right, his passer rating was 66.5, at least post something accurate

bowbunch
Admin
Reply to  benjammin
28 September 2026 7:34 am

It’s supposed to say qbr I think, but I don’t have the ability to change other people’s posts. But your right, somebody saying something a little wrong means it wasn’t one of the worst games statistically in the history of the team.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 9:02 pm

So evidently we didn’t run a single play from the Red Zone all game.
I didn’t get to watch most of the game so I cannot confirm, seems strange if true.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 9:16 pm

Is true, every time they got even close there would be a holding penalty or sack or something to move them back

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  benjammin
27 September 2026 9:17 pm

I know that our 2 TDs were the long punt return and the 41 yard pass to Addison.
And two of our FGs were longer, 50 yards or more.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 8:54 pm

Anus Face and his Donkos are down 16-0 to the Lambs at the half.
@Hate to see that@.

Northwoods
27 September 2026 7:58 pm

Jones had several nice runs, but they seemed to adjust and shut him down quickly. I would not be opposed to picking a RB early next year.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Northwoods
27 September 2026 9:15 pm

Plus Mason is a FA at the end of season I believe.

KFEY93
Reply to  Northwoods
27 September 2026 9:52 pm

Even if jones was “good” and or “healthy” we were drafting an RB early next year regardless.

Northwoods
27 September 2026 7:49 pm

Fuggit. We’re 3-0 courtesy of BFlo. Worthy of celebration

KFEY93
Reply to  Northwoods
27 September 2026 9:52 pm

He’s overrated because “I need to complain about something” and “yards given up”

Northwoods
27 September 2026 7:45 pm

Murray couldn’t get anything consistent going with the passing game. He looked indecisive, and couldn’t/didn’t pull the trigger on some plays where it looked to me that there were open receivers (same as week 1). He underthrew Addison on the TD and the missed TD.

I get jealous watching the other team’s QBs hitting receivers in stride.

manly-purple
Reply to  Northwoods
27 September 2026 7:49 pm

I get jealous watching other quarterbacks make decisive decisions at the very least, much less the accurate throws.

I think it’s just part of KOC’s offense….. Everything is fluid and there’s nothing decisive. It’s reactive.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Northwoods
27 September 2026 8:43 pm

‘other team’s QBs hitting receivers in stride’

Is that ‘a thing still’?? It has been so long I was wondering if it was still allowed.

benjammin
Admin
27 September 2026 7:26 pm

That was ugly, but they managed not to lose. Defense was good, Van noy played well in particular I thought.

Offense sucks, oline got handled, couldn’t run the ball to save their lives. Murray is completely unimpressive. JJ injury doesn’t help but they should still be functional even without him. Will the thrill just out there drilling 50 yarders like it’s nothing, damn that guy’s good.

a win is a win and they are now 3-0. QB position is a problem.

Hopefully JJ is ok, didn’t look terrible but not good that he didn’t get back in the game

also hope mayfield is ok

PA Viking Fan
Reply to  benjammin
27 September 2026 7:39 pm

Ugly, ugly, ugly, but a win.

With this team, you make the beer run while the offense is on the field

manly-purple
Reply to  PA Viking Fan
27 September 2026 7:45 pm

Better make that beer run quick then

Mjolnir
27 September 2026 7:25 pm

3-0

Absolutely brilliant defensive performance. Tons of TFL’s, pressure, drawn penalties. Dallas causing problems all day. Cashman and Wilson flying around. Rodgers a dog in coverage. Metellus hitting hard. Banks collapsing pockets. Fun to watch.

Wilson got away with several hits to Bakers head. I think this is why the Clancy hit on Kyler (obvious roughing) was a no-call…. it was a makeup call. Officials missed several obvious holds on Redmond and the Alphabet Boys (TID, LDR) in the 2nd half. Sloppy game by both teams really.

Is Myles Price the next Marcus Sherels? Kid finally popped one, and it was the difference in the game.

I’m not particularly impressed with Murray, or the game called for him. Fair to point out that prior to today he’d taken 20 snaps total as the starter. Theoretically he’s still in preseason. Hoping for a better performance next week. His height (or lack thereof) is an issue.

Thus far, the offense seams to move better with Wentz – but he’s a statue, and his release could be clocked with a sundial. I hear the arguments for McHitchinhistiming – and they’re valid. But I don’t see a path to him taking snaps with us 3-0, leading the division and the small sample size of Murray – barring injuries to both Kyler and Wentz.

F*** Caleb Williams and his trademark bullshit. Will Reichard is the real ‘Iceman’

Aaron Jones is made of glass – but awesome to see him cowboy up after being hurt late and securing the ball on money downs and burn clock and Tampa timeouts. He’ll be on the injury report all year, but if he can play – he’s clearly our best option. Claiborne may be explosive (allegedly) but I have yet to see it.

Pace is playing better, was a factor today creating pressure.

Fries getting called for holding while getting trucked by Vita Vea made me laugh out loud.

3-0, Fish up next and their best offensive weapon is likely done for the year. Gotta keep rolling.

FTP!

SKOL

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Northwoods
Reply to  Mjolnir
27 September 2026 7:31 pm

Good summary. I saw over 5 hands to the face and facemasks that were not called on us. I saw a horrible DPI and a holding on them that wasn’t called.

Regardless, 3-0 is nice. We need to iron out some Offense to stay relevant.

Will ‘Just call me Otto, as in Otto Mattic ‘ is going to carry us to several wins this year.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Mjolnir
27 September 2026 7:36 pm

Honorable mention to Van Noy, he made some good plays.
He is out of Practice Squad Call-ups and will have to be added to the 53 for next week probably.

Northwoods
27 September 2026 7:20 pm

How many batted balls did the midget have? I saw lots

Northwoods
Reply to  Northwoods
27 September 2026 7:22 pm

If we’re just going to scrape by, put JJ in there to get experience

Mjolnir
Reply to  Northwoods
27 September 2026 7:26 pm

Too many. It’s a problem.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 7:02 pm

Mayfield hurt his hand on the Gink Interception and went to the locker room. He was not in the game for the final drive/interception.

Hope it is not a long term thing.

*Update*
Buc Coach says dislocated thumb on his throwing hand.

PA Viking Fan
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 7:43 pm

Xray shows no broken bones, MRI tomorrow. Hope hevis ok, he was a gamee out there

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  PA Viking Fan
27 September 2026 8:46 pm

Reports say he was ‘screaming in pain’ on the field.
He might have ligament damage and possibly require surgery.

His backup is an UDFA and their PS QB has been with the team about a month.
It is looking bad in Tampa.

Northwoods
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 8:52 pm

For the right price I know a team who may have an extra QB with starting experience

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Northwoods
27 September 2026 8:56 pm

Great the can bid with the Giants for him.

Forgot to post the ‘report’ link. Better late than never.

https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/baker-mayfield-leaves-game-writhing-pain-turf-tampa-bay-thumb-throwing-hand-injured

bowbunch
Admin
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 10:02 pm

Murray would be a better fit for the Giants. They have a QB for next year. Give em the midget to finish their season.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:46 pm

They just put 1 sec on the clock so the Ravens can try a GW FG.
Is that becoming a think this year.

And it is good from 56. 34-31 Baltimore.

FloridaSKOL
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:47 pm

Amazing

manly-purple
27 September 2026 6:38 pm

Kyler is not the answer if he’s not running.

I’d rather watch JJM or Wentz.

FloridaSKOL
Reply to  manly-purple
27 September 2026 6:39 pm

Same

DE Viking
Reply to  manly-purple
27 September 2026 7:04 pm

He couldn’t run either.
Not sure if he’s scared or what.

Put in Wentz.

Northwoods
Reply to  manly-purple
27 September 2026 7:19 pm

Agree. He did no better than Wentz

bowbunch
Admin
Reply to  manly-purple
27 September 2026 7:19 pm

JJ. Wentz is not the long term answer. JJ may not be either but find out. Can’t get a whole lot worse, plus the next two games would be good tests that you might be able to win with just ok QB play. If you wait until after the bye, nobody is gonna do anything. Murray showed why the Cardinals were fine taking a massive cap hit to get him off the team.

VikingPhilip
27 September 2026 6:35 pm

Still number one of the North

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  VikingPhilip
27 September 2026 6:36 pm

Will have to root for Filthadelpia tonight while holding my nose.

Mjolnir
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:53 pm

Gonna start early if you’re rooting tonight

they play tomorrow

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Mjolnir
27 September 2026 6:58 pm

I have to build myself up to root for Filthadelpia.
:)))

Mjolnir
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 7:28 pm

Fair.

Northwoods
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 7:35 pm

I don’t think I can do it. What’s the down side?

PA Viking Fan
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 7:44 pm

Tomorrow….and i know what you mean

VikingPhilip
27 September 2026 6:34 pm

That was an ugly game, but I will take the win

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  VikingPhilip
27 September 2026 6:35 pm

Ugly win is better then a pretty loss, always.

Northwoods
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 7:23 pm

Absolutely. Unless you need one more loss to get the #1 pick

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Northwoods
27 September 2026 7:38 pm

Screw the #1 Pick.
Vikings would mess it up anyway.
Even if they traded it away they would screw up all the picks that they got from the trade.
IMHO of course.

Northwoods
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 7:47 pm

Blind squirrel…..nut…….

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:29 pm

Murray 2-0 as a starter for the Vikings.
Barf.

PA Viking Fan
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:33 pm

I daw nothing that told me we have a legit starting QB. Maybe just an off day?

FloridaSKOL
27 September 2026 6:26 pm

Man, our offense sucks…

PA Viking Fan
Reply to  JacksonVike
27 September 2026 6:34 pm

Wentz > Murrey

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  FloridaSKOL
27 September 2026 6:28 pm

It will get worse if JJ (WR) loses much time.

PA Viking Fan
Reply to  JacksonVike
27 September 2026 6:34 pm

Lucky you……

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  JacksonVike
27 September 2026 6:42 pm

I got 18m of Free NFL Network and at the end of it we were up 10-0.
Bestest part of the game IMHO.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:26 pm

Ballgame.
Vikings win, again.
Doomers lose, again.

FloridaSKOL
27 September 2026 6:25 pm

DE Viking
27 September 2026 6:21 pm

Watch….
24-23

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:20 pm

FG, 23-16, 33s left.
FG coved the spread of 4.5 and the Over of 38.5. Viking better could be winners.
#nojinx

DE Viking
27 September 2026 6:20 pm

I hate not going for the first down to win it.
No balls.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:17 pm

TB out of TOs, 3rd and 7 at their 26.
FG distance already.

No longer New Vikings Fan
27 September 2026 6:13 pm

USA won the President’s Cup with a dramatic come from behind performance today. Really great to watch.

Vikings can do this!

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:13 pm

Gink interception!!

manly-purple
27 September 2026 6:13 pm

This defense is covering a great many mistakes for KOC.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:11 pm

4th and 13.
Punt? go for it will under 2m??

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:07 pm

At least the defense got a bit of a breather with that drive.
Can they hold? Get a TO? Something??

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:09 pm

2m warning, 3rd and 13 coming up.
This team makes me very nervous on 3rd and longs.

VikingPhilip
27 September 2026 6:06 pm

Defense, score. Do it

Wrenage
27 September 2026 6:04 pm

Flores D needs to live up to the hype now. Bucs will play more wild and free now knowing they need a TD.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:04 pm

20-16, three minutes left.
Time for Prevent defense??

DE Viking
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:06 pm

Likely.
Blitz and flash the entire game.
Then the prevent to finish.

DE Viking
27 September 2026 6:03 pm

Will the Thrill !!

manly-purple
27 September 2026 6:03 pm

Will the Thrill MVP

VikingPhilip
27 September 2026 6:02 pm

This offense is frustrating

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 6:02 pm

Great, holding to push out of FG range.
Add 5 more for Ilegal Block.
3rd and 27.
Pass for 11, 4th and 16.
Reichard for 56, good.

DE Viking
27 September 2026 6:01 pm

Short people…got no reason……
Short people…. got no reason….

PA Viking Fan
Reply to  DE Viking
27 September 2026 6:06 pm

Dont want no short people around here

DE Viking
27 September 2026 6:00 pm

Murray can’t run anymore.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 5:57 pm

4th and one, long FG or go for it?

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 5:58 pm

Jones Sr for 3, drives stays alive.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 5:55 pm

Yea, a first down.

DE Viking
27 September 2026 5:55 pm

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 5:52 pm

FG bad guys. 17-16 now.

*Hint, your turn offense.

Surly Viking
Admin
27 September 2026 5:51 pm

right now I think Tampa wins, 19-17

manly-purple
Reply to  Surly Viking
27 September 2026 5:52 pm

Looking that way

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 5:48 pm

3rd and 29 coming up.
Hold them please.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
27 September 2026 5:50 pm

And penalty give them a 1st. grrrr

VikingPhilip
27 September 2026 5:44 pm

If we need 5, then why are always throwing it 30 yards down field?

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  VikingPhilip
27 September 2026 5:50 pm

Our QB cannot see the field. Too short for the game

DE Viking
27 September 2026 5:43 pm

Slipping away……

Wrenage
27 September 2026 5:43 pm

Murray is coming up short as QB1.

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  Wrenage
27 September 2026 5:45 pm

I see what you did there…

VikingPhilip
27 September 2026 5:43 pm

Our defense needs to score

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