Buccaneers 20–17 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 68.8% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.01 total passing EPA. B. Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 55.3% completion, -3.0% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.54 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?

J. Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (-4.68 EPA): (:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 17-K.Osborn INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Izien at TB 2. 29-C.Izien to TB 16 for 14 yards (18-J.Jefferson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–17 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jordan Jefferson
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (5:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 21 for -9 yards (31-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (31-A.…
Game date: 2023-09-10

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 20–17 on 2023-09-10. Jordan Jefferson posted a game-high +6.01 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	7	7	6	0	20
Minnesota Vikings	0	10	0	7	0	17

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

TB 39

+1TB 15

+3TB 7

MIN 28

MIN 7

TB 4

+1TB 15

+3MIN 39

+3TB 35

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 3:27FG
Chase McLaughlin
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 18
Score
3-0
(3:27) 4-C.McLaughlin 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:21TD
Jordan Addison
Points+6
Yard line
TB 39
Score
3-6
(11:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 3-J.Addison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-35-J.Dean, Illegal Contact, declined.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:15XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
3-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:43FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
TB 7
Score
3-10
(5:43) 1-G.Joseph 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:14TD
Mitchell Evans
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 28
Score
9-10
(1:14) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 13-M.Evans for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:09XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
10-10
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:06TD
Trey Palmer
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 7
Score
16-10
(6:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 10-T.Palmer for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:01XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
17-10
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:43TD
Alexander Mattison
Points+6
Yard line
TB 4
Score
17-16
(13:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 2-A.Mattison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:37XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
17-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 5:15FG
Chase McLaughlin
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 39
Score
20-17
(5:15) 4-C.McLaughlin 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 5:10FG
Jake Camarda
Points+3
Yard line
TB 35
Score
20-17
5-J.Camarda kicks 65 yards from TB 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
2Jordan Addison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
3Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
4Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
5Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +2.01 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
6Ty Chandler · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
7Josh Oliver · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
8Deven Thompkins · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jordan Jefferson — MIN · Receiving

Jordan Jefferson posted the highest total EPA (+6.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.

Jordan Jefferson's top snap (-4.68 EPA): (:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 17-K.Osborn INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Izien at TB 2. 29-C.Izien to TB 16 for 14 yards (18-J.Jefferson).

Biggest single play (-5.66 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (5:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 21 for -9 yards (31-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (31-A.Winfield) [31-A.Winfield], touched at MIN 20, RECOVERED by TB-31-A.Winfield at MIN 18.

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 48 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.01 total EPA
Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -3.0% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.54 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.046	-0.121
Offensive success rate	37.2%	38.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.014	+0.042
Rush EPA/play	-0.231	-0.521
Defensive EPA/play	+0.121	+0.046
Defensive success rate	61.3%	62.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.05 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: -0.12 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -9.64 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -3.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Addison (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 11:21)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 1:14)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Trey Palmer (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q3 6:06)
Minnesota Vikings — Alexander Mattison (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 13:43)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin (Q1 3:27)
Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph (Q2 5:43)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin (Q4 5:15)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jake Camarda (Q4 5:10)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q1 3:27) — (3:27) 4-C.McLaughlin 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 39 (Q2 11:21); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 11:15) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 7 (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) 1-G.Joseph 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 28 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 13-M.Evans for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 1:09) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q3 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 10-T.Palmer for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 6:01) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q4 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 2-A.Mattison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 13:37) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 39 (Q4 5:15) — (5:15) 4-C.McLaughlin 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the TB 35 (Q4 5:10) — 5-J.Camarda kicks 65 yards from TB 35 to end zone, Touchback..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:21) — (11:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 3-J.Addison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-35-J.Dean, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +5.33]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 17-K.Osborn INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Izien at TB 2. 29-C.Izien to TB 16 for 14 yards (18-J.Jefferson). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.68]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 2-A.Mattison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.0% · EPA +1.32]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 21 for -9 yards (31-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (31-A.Winfield) [31-A.Winfield], touched at MIN 20, RECOVERED by TB-31-A.Winfield at MIN 18. [WPA -14.8% · EPA -5.66]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:23) — (8:23) 8-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 26, touched at TB 27, RECOVERED by TB-9-J.Tryon at TB 25. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -5.11]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 21 for -9 yards (31-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (31-A.Winfield) [31-A.Winfield], touched at MIN 20, RECOVERED by TB-31-A.Winfield at MIN 18. [WPA -14.8% · EPA -5.66]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:21) — (11:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 3-J.Addison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-35-J.Dean, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +5.33]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:23) — (8:23) 8-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 26, touched at TB 27, RECOVERED by TB-9-J.Tryon at TB 25. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -5.11]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 17-K.Osborn INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Izien at TB 2. 29-C.Izien to TB 16 for 14 yards (18-J.Jefferson). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.68]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 3:27 · MIN 18 · Score 3-0
(3:27) 4-C.McLaughlin 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:21 · TB 39 · Score 3-6
(11:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 3-J.Addison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-35-J.Dean, Illegal Contact, declined.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:15 · TB 15 · Score 3-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 5:43 · TB 7 · Score 3-10
(5:43) 1-G.Joseph 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 1:14 · MIN 28 · Score 9-10
(1:14) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 13-M.Evans for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 1:09 · MIN 15 · Score 10-10
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 6:06 · MIN 7 · Score 16-10
(6:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 10-T.Palmer for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 6:01 · MIN 15 · Score 17-10
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:43 · TB 4 · Score 17-16
(13:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 2-A.Mattison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 13:37 · TB 15 · Score 17-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 5:15 · MIN 39 · Score 20-17
(5:15) 4-C.McLaughlin 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 5:10 · TB 35 · Score 20-17
5-J.Camarda kicks 65 yards from TB 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Jordan Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2023-09-10?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 20-17 in Week 1, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Minnesota Vikings 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Addison (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 11:21) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 1:14) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Palmer (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 6:06) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Mattison (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 13:43) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q1 3:27, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 5:43, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q4 5:15, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — J. Camarda (Q4 5:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 68.8% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.01 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 55.3% completion, -3.0% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.54 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Jordan Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (-4.68 EPA): (:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 17-K.Osborn INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Izien at TB 2. 29-C.Izien to TB 16 for 14 yards (18-J.Jefferson)..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Now 1-0 W

Minnesota Vikings

Now 0-1 L

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