The Tampa Bay Buccaneers upset the Vikings to open the 2023-24 season at home. The Vikings were 4-point favorites leading up to the start of the game, the line having narrowed after Marcus Davenport was declared inactive. As it turned out, the Vikings gave up 3 turnovers offensively and committed several other mistakes that proved the difference in the game. Baker Mayfield was able to overcome a very slow start in the first half to produce 20 points, which was enough to get the Bucs the win, 20-17.
Three Turnovers Proved Costly
The Vikings turned the ball over three times against the Bucs.