Week 3 · NFL
Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 54% chance to beat Minnesota Vikings in this NFL matchup. Updated August 4, 2026.
#19 NFC North
Minnesota Vikings
27% to make the playoffs
#18 NFC South
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
52% to make the playoffs
The model's read
A coin flip. The model nudges Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a field goal — 54% to win.
Minnesota Vikings
46%
to win
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
54%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksMinnesota VikingsTampa Bay BuccaneersNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
15 meetings since 1999Tampa Bay Buccaneers leads 10–5
Last met 2023 · Minnesota Vikings 17–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers— Tampa Bay Buccaneers won
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