Final Injury Report for Vikings-Buccaneers: Will Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones Sr. Play?

The Minnesota Vikings may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Sep 27, 2026

Kyler Murray of the Minnesota Vikings.

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The Minnesota Vikings are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Week 3 NFC matchup.

Minnesota enters Sunday’s game with a 2-0 record after defeating the Chicago Bears on the road in Week 2.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11)

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In their victory over the Bears, Carson Wentz led the way for the Vikings as he recorded 143 passing yards while Aaron Jones Sr. added 105 rushing yards.

The Vikings will try to grab their third consecutive victory to begin the season Sunday as they face off against the Buccaneers in a tough road matchup.

Tampa Bay enters Sunday’s contest with an 0-2 record after losing at home to the Cleveland Browns in Week 2.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6)

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Baker Mayfield led the way for the Buccaneers in their loss to the Browns as he ended the game with 182 passing yards, one passing touchdown and an interception while Bucky Irving recorded 89 rushing yards.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Vikings Injury Report: Will Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones Sr. Play?

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (1)

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The Vikings have two players listed on their injury report, though quarterback Kyler Murray and Jones Sr. are not among them.

Of course, Murray missed Minnesota’s Week 2 victory due to a concussion that he suffered in Week 1, but he is off the injury report and will return against the Buccaneers.

Jones Sr. is off the injury report and will play Sunday despite being limited in practice throughout the week with a knee injury.

Minnesota has ruled out center Nick Samac due to a knee injury while punter Brett Thorson is out with a right hamstring injury.

Buccaneers Injury Report: Will Rueben Bain Jr. Play?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. (3)

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The Buccaneers have two players listed on their injury report, including outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr.

Tampa Bay has ruled out Bain Jr. due to a groin injury as he will miss his first contest of the season.

The Buccaneers have also ruled out linebacker Josiah Trotter as he will miss Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury.

Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Vikings and Buccaneers from Raymond James Stadium at 4:05 p.m. ET on FOX in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.