Gallery: Vikings lose to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) pulls down a 27-yard touchdown catch over Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (40) in the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 in Minneapolis. The Vikings faced the Buccaneers for their season opener.

Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked in the third quarter. The Vikings faced the Buccaneers for their season opener.

Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings corner back Mekhi Blackmon (5) breaks up a pass meant for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) in the first quarter.

Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune

Fans celebrate after a Jordan Addison touchdown in the second quarter.

Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws under pressure in the first quarter.

Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) dives on a loose ball after sacking and stripping it Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in the first quarter.

Anthony Soufflé, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is pressured by Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) ducks away from the tackle by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Benton Whitley (51) in the second quarter.

Anthony Soufflé, Star Tribune

Vikings star Justin Jefferson (18) was unable to come down with this second-quarter pass.

Anthony Soufflé, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) rushes towards the end zone as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) looks to make the tackle in the fourth quarter.

Anthony Soufflé, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter.

Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) is tackled by Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter.

Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

Fans in the stands did the Skol Chant before the start of the game.

Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

A Minnesota Vikings cheers in the second quarter.

Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Anthony Soufflé, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18 in the second quarter.

Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tackled by Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a 42-yard catch in the second quarter.

Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Christian Izien (29) intercepts a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings receiver K.J. Osborn (17) in the second quarter.

Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) leaps after Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) in the second quarter.

Anthony Soufflé, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) loses his helmet after tackling Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) in the second quarter.

Anthony Soufflé, Star Tribune

Tampa Bay Buccaneers place kicker Chase McLaughlin (4) kicks a field goal only to have it called back for an offsides Minnesota Vikings player in the third quarter.

Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell reacts as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal is called back for an offsides Minnesota Vikings player in the third quarter.

Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter.

Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is brought down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Ryan Neal (23) in the third quarter.

Anthony Soufflé, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) is unable to complete a touchdown pass by quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) as Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) defends in the fourth quarter.

Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune