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Buccaneers Down Minnesota 20-17 - Match Report
The Buccaneers got a 2-TD performance from Baker Mayfield as Tampa Bay handed Minnesota a 20-17 defeat on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Tampa Bay was an underdog by +4.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 44.5.
Baker Mayfield completed 21 of 34 pass attempts for 173 yards and 2 TDs for the Buccaneers in the win.
Alexander Mattison rushed for 34 yards for Minnesota, while Kirk Cousins added 7 yards. Kirk Cousins threw for 344 yards for the Vikings, while receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison had 150 and 61 yards respectively.
Tampa Bay lost the offensive yardage battle to Minnesota 369-242 yards in Sunday's game. Minnesota had more first downs as that total ended up 18-16.
The time of possession battle favored Tampa Bay as their offense was on the field for 30:39, longer than the 29:21 of their opponents.
Tampa Bay looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bears. The Vikings will aim to get back on the winning track at Philadelphia.