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Vikings Beat Bucs 23-16, Mayfield Injured

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday, but the win was overshadowed by late-game injuries to Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield.

The Vikings' defense, led by Brian Flores, dominated with six sacks on Mayfield, including one that forced an interception sealing the win. Mayfield left the game after slamming his right thumb into Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman while being hit. He was replaced by rookie Jalon Daniels for the final snaps. Mayfield finished 17-of-34 for 217 yards and a touchdown before exiting. milkshakeslot.online

Meanwhile, the Vikings' offense struggled after halftime with Kyler Murray managing just 15-of-29 for 168 yards. Their only offensive touchdown came on a 41-yard completion to Jordan Addison in the second quarter.