Vikings-Bucs recap | Vikings Now podcast
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This week on the Fox 9 Vikings Now podcast, it was a rough start to the 2023 regular season for the Minnesota Vikings in a 20-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings committed three first-half turnovers, and Jay Ward had a costly penalty that led to a Tampa Bay touchdown in the third quarter. Jim Rich, Ahmad Hicks and Pierre Noujaim break down the loss, the first look at the defense run by Brian Flores, Justin Jefferson’s first game without a new contract and having a short memory as the Vikings head to Philadelphia Thursday night.

Vikings bit by turnovers, penalties in 20-17 Week 1 loss to Buccaneers

The Vikings are off to an 0-1 start after a 20-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in front of a full house at U.S. Bank Stadium, and have nobody but themselves to blame.

Vikings locker room reacts to Week 1 loss
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Vikings players Justin Jefferson, Alexander Mattison, Jordan Addison, Josh Metellus, Danielle Hunter and Jordan Hicks react after a 20-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins reacts after Week 1 loss to Tampa
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Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins spoke with reporters after Sunday's Week 1 20-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings fan show up in force for season kickoff

Vikings fans got up early to enjoy themselves before the team’s season opener on Sunday.

Vikings pumped for season despite uneven start
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Minnesota Vikings fans showed up in full force for Sunday's kickoff of the regular season.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell reacts after loss to Tampa
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Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell speaks with reporters after a 20-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium to open the 2023 season.

Marcus Davenport among Vikings inactives for Week 1 against Buccaneers

The Minnesota Vikings open the 2023 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, and Marcus Davenport was the most notable name to appear on the inactives list.

Vikings, Justin Jefferson unable to get new contract done ahead of Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings open the 2023 regular season on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium, and Justin Jefferson will do so without a new contract.

Dawn Mitchell goes 1-on-1 with former Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph

Kyle Rudolph has known for months he had played his last NFL snap, but the former Minnesota Vikings tight end made it official earlier this week.

Dawn Mitchell goes 1-on-1 with Kyle Rudolph
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Friday night on Fox 9 Sports Now, Dawn Mitchell went 1-on-1 with former Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, who made his retirement from the NFL official earlier this week after 12 NFL seasons.

Vikings prepare for season opener
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The Minnesota Vikings continue to prepare for their season opener at U.S. Bank stadium on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. FOX 9?s Dawn Mitchell has the latest.

Vikings bars in Minnesota: Where to watch games this season

Football season is finally here and there are plenty of local bars hosting game day celebrations for the Vikings.

Purple Friday: Vikings fans share purple pride pics
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Minnesota Vikings fans shared their Purple Friday pictures with FOX 9. Here's a compilation of some of them. The Minnesota Vikings open their season at home on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with kickoff at noon at U.S. Bank Stadium. Before the game, FOX 9 has you covered with Vikings GameDay Live from 9:30-11 a.m. on FOX 9, and streaming on your smart TV via the free FOX LOCAL app, on FOX9.com, your phone app, in the player above.

Expect weekend traffic from Twin Cities road closures
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Fans attending Twins or Vikings games this weekend, or those just enjoying the Twin Cities, should plan for extra travel time due to road closures for construction projects.