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From 0 to 99: the Vikings’ Pass Rush Needs to Elevate

Apart from Danielle Hunter — #99 — the Vikings’ pass rush didn’t do enough against Tampa Bay. Of course, not having Marcus Davenport — #0 — certainly didn’t help, but the point remains.

The secondary actually held up reasonably well against the talented twosome leading the Buccaneers’ aerial attack. Chris Godwin finished his day with 5 receptions for 51 scoreless yards whereas Mike Evans put together 6 receptions for 66 yards and a TD. Going into the game, basically any Vikings fan (and coach, for that matter) would have gladly accepted these outcomes.

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings
Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Baker Mayfield (not pictured) as Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) defends during the second quarter at U.