Vikings vs. Buccaneers: How to Watch Week 3 Matchup

The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, for a Week 3 NFL matchup. The Vikings have started their season with two victories, defeating the Green Bay Packers and then the Chicago Bears. In contrast, the Buccaneers have experienced a more challenging start, suffering a 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and a 23-19 defeat against the Cleveland Browns.

This game marks a critical point for both teams. Minnesota aims to continue its winning streak, while Tampa Bay seeks to turn its season around. The Buccaneers' head coach, Todd Bowles, emphasized the team's approach to urgency, stating in a press conference that "the urgency is every week." He added, "We treat every week with the same amount of urgency. The fact that it’s this week, it’s the most important game and then next week will be the most important and we’ll go from there."

Oddsmakers have placed Minnesota as a 1.5-point favorite over Tampa Bay. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:05 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and will be broadcast on FOX. For viewers without cable, the game can be streamed via Sling TV, which offers the FOX channel. The Sling TV Select plan, which includes FOX, is available for $19.99 per month, with an upgrade to the Blue plan for $45.99 per month offering additional channels.