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Week 1 in the Photos: Vikings Have Themselves to Blame in Season Opening Loss

Fans are disappointed with the result, especially since the Vikings have themselves to blame for falling 20-17 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Instead of a resounding Week 1 win to show they’re still the top team in the NFC North, Minnesota’s performance will lead to all kinds of doubt. Turnovers, a lack of a run game, and some gaffes on special teams were the difference between winning and losing. Take a look at what the photos have to say about the team’s performance.

The Vikings Have Themselves to Blame: 7 Photos to Explain the Game

Photo #1 — Justin Jefferson’s Large Hit

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings
Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) in the second quarter at U.