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Vikings Active, Bucs Lose Key Player
Vikings' Ivan Pace plays as Bucs lose Rakeem Nunez-Roches to injury.
In brief
Vikings' Ivan Pace plays as Bucs lose Rakeem Nunez-Roches to injury. Vikings' Ivan Pace active for Sunday's game against Buccaneers after missing travel, while Bucs' defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches is out with ankle injury. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Vikings' Ivan Pace active
Ivan Pace did not travel to Tampa with the Vikings on Saturday but made it to Florida in time to play on Sunday.
Rakeem Nunez-Roches out for Bucs
The Bucs will not have defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches after he hurt his ankle during pregame warmups.
Vikings' 2-0 record
The 2-0 Vikings are trying to send the Buccaneers to their third straight loss.
Bucs' other inactive players
Linebackers Rueben Bain and Josiah Trotter are also out with injuries for the home team.
Bucs' additional inactive players
Cornerback Ayden Garnes, guard Luke Haggard, and guard Billy Schrauth are also inactive for the Bucs.
Vikings' inactive players
Punter Brett Thorson, cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn, safety Jakobe Thomas, safety Tavierre Thomas, offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan, defensive lineman Elijah Williams, and quarterback J.J. McCarthy are inactive for Minnesota.
The headline
Vikings' Ivan Pace active for Sunday's game against Buccaneers after missing travel, while Bucs' defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches is out with ankle injury.
