Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Minnesota Vikings 14-26

GALLERY OF GAME DAY PICTURES:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones (27) gets run out of bounds by Minnesota Vikings free safety Anthony Harris (41) and strong safety Harrison Smith (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) calls a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Ndamukong Suh (93) works Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Ezra Cleveland (72) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (24) celebrates a stop against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Andrew Adams (26) celebrates a stop against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scott Miller (10) celebrates his score against the Minnesota Vikings with running back LeSean McCoy (25) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (24) celebrates a stop against the Minnesota Vikings with inside linebacker Devin White (45) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians congratulates quarterback Tom Brady (12) after a touchdown pass to wide receiver Scott Miller (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hugs tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) after Gronkowski caught a touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off to running back Ronald Jones II (27) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeSean McCoy (25) eludes Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney (20) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a catch over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney (20) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Ryan Succop (3) kicks a field goal against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (27) dives over the Minnesota Vikings defense to score during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the huddle against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scott Miller (10) celebrates his score against the Minnesota Vikings with running back LeSean McCoy (25) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scott Miller (10) celebrates his score against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) wears cleats for the My Cleats My Cause campaign against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Cam Gill (49) wears cleats for the My Cleats My Cause campaign against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) wears cleats for the My Cleats My Cause campaign against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) wears cleats for the My Cleats My Cause campaign against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) wears cleats for the My Cleats My Cause campaign against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) wears cleats for the My Cleats My Cause campaign against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

FOURTH QUARTER: 26-14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

and, with that win, the #Buccaneers are basically likely probably a playoff team in 2020

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

JPP is rowing the boat after a sack and a fumble recovery !!

it is the *SIXTH* sack for the #Bucs defense today

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

the 48 yard field goal for Succop and the #Bucs is GOOOOD

26-14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

ohh, a new development in this game, the #Vikings miss a field goal

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

I can handle a Winfield Jr. sack followed by a Barrett sack too !! https://t.co/QH3Hky34MG

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

He is obviously feeling that pressure. He hands the ball off to Cook rather quickly on the next two plays

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

Cousins is getting chased … I would love love love to see another Shaquil Barrett sack

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

THIRD QUARTER: 23-14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

a 15 play 75 yard drive ends in a touchdown + a two point conversion for the #Vikings

23-14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

the #Vikings are going for it on 4th & 1 and Cook gets it

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

that TD from Brady to Gronk gives the #Bucs a more comfortable three possession lead over the #Vikings

23-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

all I want for Christmas is a Rob Gronkowski touchdown @HeatherMonahan_ agrees with me

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

plenty of McCoy + a deep ball to Evans … I am liking this drive to start the second half

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

SECOND QUARTER: 17-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

in an attempt to summarize the end of the half chaos …

-Brady basically throws a Hail Mary pass to Gronk
-Gronk draws a PI call in the end zone
-the Bucs go from the 47 yard line to the 1 yard line
-Succop kicks an 18 yard FG

17-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime#GoBucs

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

FYI: Brown in open space is a cause for concern if you are the #Vikings

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

we have a 4th & 7 situation here, folks !!

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

now, the most pressing question, can the #Bucs defense stay strong here … ? a #Vikings score of any kind would be a less than ideal way to end this half

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

it is a bird, it is a plane, it is … Ronald Jones leaping over the line for a touchdown !!

14-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

Brady targets Evans and he draws a flag … PI on the defense

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

the #Bucs are on the #Vikings 7 yard line with 54 seconds remaining in the first half … a TD would be a huge boost for them going into the locker room at halftime

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

and McCoy touches the ball for the first time in … forever

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

Brady hands the ball to Ronald Jones on 3rd & 1 and he carries it 2 yards for a fresh set of downs

umm … wow … I am speechless

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

the #Vikings miss ANOTHER field goal … the 54 yard attempt sails too far to the right

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

Carlton Davis is doing what Carlton Davis does … flying outta nowhere to bat the ball away from Jefferson

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

another SACK ON 3RD DOWN … thank you, Suh

the #Vikings Dan Bailey blows the next play, kicking a 36 yard FG wide right

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

well, we have seen it in the past, the #Bucs are struggling to convert on 3rd down … Brady overthrew Godwin, who was wide open in the middle of the field … the ball is back in the hands of the #Vikings

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

Cook with the rushing TD *BUT BUT BUT* the #Vikings miss the extra point

6-0 Minnesota Vikings

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

FIRST QUARTER: 0-0

so, after one quarter, this game remains scoreless … however, the #Vikings have had the ball for 12 minutes and 30 seconds leaving only 2 minutes and 30 seconds for the #Bucs offense … they ran 5 plays on that possession

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

the #Bucs are called for offsides on 3rd & 7 so the #Vikings have another shot at it and they convert it

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

3rd and 3 for the #Bucs … Brady overthrows Gronkowski …

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020

Barrett sacks Cousins on 3rd down forcing the #Vikings to punt it … now, Brady and the #Bucs offense are on the field

— Gabrielle Shirley (@WFLAGabrielle) December 13, 2020