It wasn't pretty, but Minnesota did just enough to fight off a Bucs rally and win their third game of the year. The Vikings sent the game to overtime with a last-second field goal after Tampa QB Mike Glennon had put the Bucs ahead 13-10 with two minutes left.
Turning Point: On the first play of overtime, Bucs WR Austin Sefarian-Jenkins fumbled the ball, which Vikings rookie LB Anthony Barr scooped up and returned for the game-winning, walk-off touchdown.
Talking Point: Doug Martin's ankle injury, which might throw some water on any rumored trade talks. Martin had just 27 yards on 10 carries at the time of his injury.
Key Stat: Tampa's ground attack has been poor all year, and continued to suffer today even against Minnesota's below-average rushing defense.
Vikings MVP: Barr scored the game-winner, but his stellar play throughout made that play possible. The rookie out of UCLA ended the game with 8 tackles (all solo), including a sack.
Bucs MVP: LB Lavonte Davis was everywhere for the Bucs, racking up 14 tackles (three for a loss) on the day.
What's Next: The Vikings face Washington at home next weekend, hoping to start their first winning streak since late 2012. Tampa - now 1-6 on the year - will play five of their next seven on the road, and they certainly don't have momentum going their way. The Bucs begin that stretch in Cleveland next Sunday.
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