Vikings vs Buccaneers — Week 3 NFL Player Props & Matchup

Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Sun 4:05 PM ET · Week 3 · 2026 season · Final

Player props, odds and matchup context for Vikings at Buccaneers in Week 3: injury designations, 2026 offensive pace, the defense-vs-position matchup, key players — build a Vikings vs Buccaneers same-game parlay on ParlayBuilder.

Injury Designations (through Oct 30)

Vikings

  • Michael Briscoe WR · Out
  • Donovan Jackson G · IR
  • Jamal Adams LB · IR
  • Josh Oliver TE · IR
  • Nick Samac C · IR
  • Tyler Batty LB · IR
  • Aaron Jones Sr. RB · Questionable
  • Gavin Bartholomew TE · Questionable

Buccaneers

  • Christian Rozeboom LB · IR
  • Jalen McMillan WR · IR
  • Mohamed Kamara LB · IR
  • Emeka Egbuka WR · Questionable
  • Kenny Gainwell RB · Questionable
  • Luke Goedeke OT · Questionable
  • Josh Hayes CB · IR-R

Offensive Profile (2026 season, through Week 7)

Per gameVikingsBuccaneers
Plays per game57.5 (25)59.3 (16)
Pass rate47.5% (31)49.4% (27)
Yards per game300.7315
Yards per play5.25.3
Pass attempts27.3 (31)29.3 (27)
Rush attempts30.2 (3)30 (4)
Targets per game25.3 (31)28.4 (22)
Offensive TDs1.5 (31)2 (26)

Ranks in parentheses are of 32 teams.

Defensive Matchup (2026 season, opponent-adjusted)

Rank 1 = toughest of 32 against that position and market, through Week 7.

Vikings defense

  • vs quarterbacks: 3rd in passing yards allowed (one of the tougher), 1st in passing touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher), 5th in interceptions forced (one of the tougher), 5th in rushing yards allowed (one of the tougher), 1st in touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher)
  • vs running backs: 16th in rushing yards allowed, 5th in receptions allowed (one of the tougher), 5th in receiving yards allowed (one of the tougher), 1st in touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher)
  • vs wide receivers: 3rd in receiving yards allowed (one of the tougher), 2nd in receptions allowed (one of the tougher), 7th in touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher)
  • vs tight ends: 9th in receiving yards allowed (one of the tougher), 1st in receptions allowed (one of the tougher), 4th in touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher)

Buccaneers defense

  • vs quarterbacks: 8th in passing yards allowed (one of the tougher), 9th in passing touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher), 2nd in interceptions forced (one of the tougher), 14th in rushing yards allowed, 13th in touchdowns allowed
  • vs running backs: 6th in rushing yards allowed (one of the tougher), 30th in receptions allowed (one of the more generous), 19th in receiving yards allowed, 9th in touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher)
  • vs wide receivers: 4th in receiving yards allowed (one of the tougher), 12th in receptions allowed, 6th in touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher)
  • vs tight ends: 28th in receiving yards allowed (one of the more generous), 20th in receptions allowed, 22nd in touchdowns allowed (one of the more generous)

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