# Vikings Active, Bucs Lose Key Player

> Vikings' Ivan Pace plays as Bucs lose Rakeem Nunez-Roches to injury.
- Title: Vikings Active, Bucs Lose Key Player · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: ivan pace, minnesota vikings, tampa bay bucs, rakeem nunez-roches, ankle injury, nfl, sports, Vikings, Active, Bucs, Lose, Key
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ivan-pace-active-for-vikings-rakeem-nunez-roches-out-for-bucs
- Published: 2026-09-27T18:44:14.346+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ivan pace, minnesota vikings, tampa bay bucs, rakeem nunez-roches, ankle injury, nfl, 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.
## Key takeaway

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.