# Defense SHINES again for Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers

An episode of [Purple Daily | a Minnesota Vikings podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/923544550), 28 Sep 2026, 42 min.

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PRODUCER NOTE: This episode finished recording right before news of the JJ McCarthy trade broke Thor Nystrom discusses the Vikings moving to 3-0 with their win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. Brian Flores' defense shined again with some key players stepping up. The offense loses their most dangerous weapon with Justin Jefferson injured. Special teams appears to be fully fixed! Plus more on the latest TTP! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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