Chase McLaughlin kicked a 57-yard field goal with 5:15 left in the fourth quarter as the Vikings lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-17 in a mistake-filled season opener Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.
On a day that started with so many questions about Brian Flores' new defense, it was the Vikings' heralded offense that struggled to score, despite outgaining the Buccaneers 369-242.
The Vikings lost center Garrett Bradbury to a back injury in the first half and left tackle Christian Darrisaw missed snaps with an ankle injury as well, leaving quarterback Kirk Cousins under pressure most of the afternoon.