# Vikings beat Bucs 23-16

> Baker Mayfield injured late in Vikings' 23-16 win over Buccaneers.
- Title: Vikings beat Bucs 23-16 · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Baker Mayfield injured late in Vikings' 23-16 win over Buccaneers. Vikings defeated Buccaneers 23-16 with Baker Mayfield injured late in the game.
- Keywords: minnesota vikings, tampa bay buccaneers, baker mayfield, nfl, viking defense, buccaneers offense, jalon daniels, kyler murray, justin jefferson, myles price, will reichard, sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/vikings-beat-bucs-23-16-baker-mayfield-injured-late-in-game
- Published: 2026-09-27T23:32:52.219+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: minnesota vikings, tampa bay buccaneers, baker mayfield, nfl, viking defense, buccaneers offense, jalon daniels, kyler murray, justin jefferson, myles price, will reichard, sports
## Vikings win 23-16
Vikings defeated Buccaneers 23-16 in Sunday's game.
## Baker Mayfield injured
Baker Mayfield left game after slamming thumb into Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman.
## Mayfield's injury details
Mayfield's post-play screams of pain were heard on Fox broadcast.
## Bucs add points
Bucs scored final points on field goal after Mayfield's injury.
## Jalon Daniels takes snaps
Rookie Jalon Daniels took final snaps for Bucs after Mayfield was injured.
## Mayfield's stats
Mayfield ended day 17-of-34 for 217 yards and a touchdown.
## Bucs 0-3 record
Bucs are 0-3 with Mayfield's injury affecting their season.
## Key takeaway

Vikings defeated Buccaneers 23-16 with Baker Mayfield injured late in the game.