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Vikings vs. Bucs Photos Through the Years

View historical photos from previous Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchups.

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Defensive Tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball after Quarterback Daunte Qulpepper #11 of the Minnesota Vikings fumbled at Raymond James Stadium on October 29, 2000 in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay won 41-13. (photo by Robbie Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Defensive Tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball after Quarterback Daunte Qulpepper #11 of the Minnesota Vikings fumbled at Raymond James Stadium on October 29, 2000 in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay won 41-13. (photo by Robbie Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Rogers
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 29, 2000 in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay won 41-13. (photo by Robbie Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 29, 2000 in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay won 41-13. (photo by Robbie Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Rogers
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Running Back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 29, 2000 in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay won 41-13. (photo by Robbie Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Running Back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 29, 2000 in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay won 41-13. (photo by Robbie Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Rogers
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Wide Receiver Keyshawn Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to catch against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 29, 2000 in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay won 41-13. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Wide Receiver Keyshawn Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to catch against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 29, 2000 in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay won 41-13. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

William Garrow
MINNESOTA, MN - SEPTEMBER 30: Wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Metrodome on September 30, 2001 in Minnesota, Minneapolis. The Buccaneers lost 16-20. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNESOTA, MN - SEPTEMBER 30: Wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Metrodome on September 30, 2001 in Minnesota, Minneapolis. The Buccaneers lost 16-20. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

J Meric
MINNESOTA, MN - SEPTEMBER 30: Defensive end Simeon Rice #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Metrodome on September 30, 2001 in Minnesota, Minneapolis. The Buccaneers lost 16-20. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNESOTA, MN - SEPTEMBER 30: Defensive end Simeon Rice #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Metrodome on September 30, 2001 in Minnesota, Minneapolis. The Buccaneers lost 16-20. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Tom Wagner
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 28: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 28, 2001 in Tampa. Florida. Buccaneers won 41-14. (photo by Russ Phillips/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 28: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 28, 2001 in Tampa. Florida. Buccaneers won 41-14. (photo by Russ Phillips/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Russ Phillips
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 28: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 28, 2001 in Tampa. Florida. Buccaneers won 41-14. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 28: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 28, 2001 in Tampa. Florida. Buccaneers won 41-14. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Tom Wagner
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 28: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a play against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 28, 2001 in Tampa. Florida. Buccaneers won 41-14. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 28: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a play against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 28, 2001 in Tampa. Florida. Buccaneers won 41-14. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Tom Wagner
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Minnesota Vikings at The Metrodome on September 11, 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Minnesota Vikings at The Metrodome on September 11, 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers protects the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at The Metrodome on September 11, 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers protects the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at The Metrodome on September 11, 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers protects the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at The Metrodome on September 11, 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers protects the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at The Metrodome on September 11, 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

J Meric/© 2005 J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings at The Metrodome on September 11, 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings at The Metrodome on September 11, 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

J Meric/© 2005 J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 11: of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at The Metrodome on September 11, 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 11: of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at The Metrodome on September 11, 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Jeff Garcia #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 13-19. (photo by Jeff Griffith/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Jeff Garcia #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 13-19. (photo by Jeff Griffith/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Jeff Garcia #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-13. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Jeff Garcia #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-13. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Jason Parkhurst
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after recovering a fumble to seal a win against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-13. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after recovering a fumble to seal a win against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-13. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Defensive tackle Chris Hovan #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-13. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Defensive tackle Chris Hovan #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-13. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Mike Carlson
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 and Linebacker Cato June #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a fumble recovery against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-13. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 and Linebacker Cato June #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a fumble recovery against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-13. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Wide receiver Antonio Bryant #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-13. The play was nullified by a penalty. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Wide receiver Antonio Bryant #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-13. The play was nullified by a penalty. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May/© 2008 Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Wide receiver Antonio Bryant #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-13. The play was nullified by a penalty. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Wide receiver Antonio Bryant #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-13. The play was nullified by a penalty. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May/© 2008 Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Running Back LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on September 18, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-20. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Running Back LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on September 18, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-20. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Mike Carlson
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Running Back LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on September 18, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-20. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Running Back LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on September 18, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-20. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Mike Carlson/© 2011 Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Running Back LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on September 18, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-20. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Running Back LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on September 18, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-20. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Mike Carlson
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on September 18, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-20. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on September 18, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-20. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Running Back LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dives for a touchdown during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on September 18, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-20. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Running Back LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dives for a touchdown during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on September 18, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 24-20. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 25: Running Back Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on October 25, 2012, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 36-17. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 25: Running Back Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on October 25, 2012, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 36-17. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Mike Carlson
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 25: Running Back Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on October 25, 2012, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 36-17. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 25: Running Back Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on October 25, 2012, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers won 36-17. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Mike Carlson
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 26: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 26, 2014, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 19-13. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 26: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 26, 2014, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 19-13. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 26: Tight End Austin Seferian-Jenkins #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown pass from Quarterback Mike Glennon #8 (not pictured) during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 26, 2014, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 19-13. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 26: Tight End Austin Seferian-Jenkins #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown pass from Quarterback Mike Glennon #8 (not pictured) during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 26, 2014, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 19-13. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 26: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 26, 2014, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 19-13. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 26: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 26, 2014, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 19-13. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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10/29/2000.- -.tampa.- -.CAPTION INFO:.Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minninsota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium October 29, 2000. This is a digital image--- 8) Bucs RB Warrick Dunn strolls into the endzone uncovered after a 23-yard pass from Shaun King in the first..
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10/29/2000.- -.tampa.- -.CAPTION INFO:.Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minninsota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium October 29, 2000. This is a digital image--- 8) Bucs RB Warrick Dunn strolls into the endzone uncovered after a 23-yard pass from Shaun King in the first..

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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Running back Tony Davis #27, Punter Tom Planchard #16, Tight end Jimmie Giles #88, Center Steve Wilson #50, Punter/Kicker Neil O'Donoghue #6, Offensive tackle Darryl Carlton #70, and Offensive tackle/defensive end Charley Hannah #73 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a punt against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on November 25, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 22-23. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Running back Tony Davis #27, Punter Tom Planchard #16, Tight end Jimmie Giles #88, Center Steve Wilson #50, Punter/Kicker Neil O'Donoghue #6, Offensive tackle Darryl Carlton #70, and Offensive tackle/defensive end Charley Hannah #73 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a punt against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on November 25, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 22-23. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Running back Johnny Davis #38 and Running back Johnny Davis #38 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on November 25, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 22-23. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Running back Johnny Davis #38 and Running back Johnny Davis #38 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on November 25, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 22-23. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passes against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on November 25, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 22-23. (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passes against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on November 25, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 22-23. (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Unknown
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 5: Quarterback Doug Williams #12, Wide receiver Gordon Jones #84, and Running back Jerry Eckwood #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after a play against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on September 5, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-13. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 5: Quarterback Doug Williams #12, Wide receiver Gordon Jones #84, and Running back Jerry Eckwood #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after a play against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on September 5, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-13. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 5: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets set against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on September 5, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-13. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 5: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets set against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on September 5, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-13. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Cornerback John Holt #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings on September 15, 1985 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Cornerback John Holt #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings on September 15, 1985 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 18: Running Back James Wilder #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 18, 1987 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-10. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 18: Running Back James Wilder #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 18, 1987 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-10. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio
TAMPA, FL- OCTOBER 18: Wide Receiver Bruce Hill #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a catch in the end zone against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 18, 1987 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-10. (photo by Michael Minardi/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL- OCTOBER 18: Wide Receiver Bruce Hill #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a catch in the end zone against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 18, 1987 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-10. (photo by Michael Minardi/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Michael Minardi
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Wide receiver Mark Carrier #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings on December 16, 1990 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 26-13. (photo by Michael Minardi/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Wide receiver Mark Carrier #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings on December 16, 1990 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 26-13. (photo by Michael Minardi/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Michael Minardi
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Wide receiver Willie Drewrey #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets tackled against the Minnesota Vikings on December 16, 1990 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 26-13. (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Wide receiver Willie Drewrey #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets tackled against the Minnesota Vikings on December 16, 1990 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 26-13. (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Unknown
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Defensive End Ray Seals #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on November 21, 1993 in Tampa, Florida . The Buccaneers won 23-10. (photo by Allen Dean Steele/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Defensive End Ray Seals #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on November 21, 1993 in Tampa, Florida . The Buccaneers won 23-10. (photo by Allen Dean Steele/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen Dean Steele
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback Trent Dilfer #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, FL. Tampa Bay won 20-17. (photo by Allen Steele/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback Trent Dilfer #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, FL. Tampa Bay won 20-17. (photo by Allen Steele/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen Steele
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Defensive End Chidi Ahanotu #72 and tackle Pete Pierson #69 and teammates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-17 in overtime. (photo by Paul Spinelli/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Defensive End Chidi Ahanotu #72 and tackle Pete Pierson #69 and teammates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-17 in overtime. (photo by Paul Spinelli/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Linebacker Hardy Nickerson #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-17(OT). (photo by Paul Spinelli/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Linebacker Hardy Nickerson #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-17(OT). (photo by Paul Spinelli/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Wide receiver Lawrence Dawsey #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a reception against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-17 in overtime. (photo by Paul Spinelli/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Wide receiver Lawrence Dawsey #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a reception against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-17 in overtime. (photo by Paul Spinelli/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback Trent Dilfer #12 and offense of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets set against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-17 in overtime. (photo by Paul Spinelli/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback Trent Dilfer #12 and offense of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets set against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-17 in overtime. (photo by Paul Spinelli/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Paul Spinelli/1995 Paul Spinelli/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Linebacker Wardell Rouse #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-17 in overtime. (photo by Paul Spinelli/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Linebacker Wardell Rouse #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-17 in overtime. (photo by Paul Spinelli/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Paul Spinelli/1995 Paul Spinelli/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Safety Safety Kenneth Gant #29 #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings at Houlihan's Stadium on October 13, 1996 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by Al Messerschmidt/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Safety Safety Kenneth Gant #29 #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings at Houlihan's Stadium on October 13, 1996 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by Al Messerschmidt/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Al Messerschmidt
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Houlihan's Stadium on October 13, 1996 in Tampa. Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by Al Messerschmidt/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Houlihan's Stadium on October 13, 1996 in Tampa. Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by Al Messerschmidt/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Al Messerschmidt
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Houlihan's Stadium on October 13, 1996 in Tampa. Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by Bob Rosato/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Houlihan's Stadium on October 13, 1996 in Tampa. Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by Bob Rosato/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Bob Rosato
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Defensive Tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Houlihan's Stadium on October 13, 1996 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by Marty Marrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Defensive Tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Houlihan's Stadium on October 13, 1996 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by Marty Marrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Marty Marrow
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Quarterback Trent Dilfer #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Houlihan's Stadium on October 13, 1996 in Tampa, FL. Tampa Bay won 24-13. (photo by Marty Morrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Quarterback Trent Dilfer #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Houlihan's Stadium on October 13, 1996 in Tampa, FL. Tampa Bay won 24-13. (photo by Marty Morrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Marty Morrow
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Houlihan's Stadium on October 13, 1996 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by Marty Marrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Houlihan's Stadium on October 13, 1996 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 24-13. (photo by Marty Marrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Marty Marrow
TAMPA,FL- OCTOBER 15: Running Back Errict Rhett #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 20-17(OT). (photo by Allen Steele/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA,FL- OCTOBER 15: Running Back Errict Rhett #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 15, 1995 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 20-17(OT). (photo by Allen Steele/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen Steele
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 6: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after tackle against the Minnesota Vikings at HHH Metrodome on September 6, 1998 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers lost 7-31. (photo by Robert Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 6: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after tackle against the Minnesota Vikings at HHH Metrodome on September 6, 1998 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers lost 7-31. (photo by Robert Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robert Rogers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 6: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at HHH Metrodome on September 6, 1998 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers lost 7-31. (photo by Robert Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 6: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at HHH Metrodome on September 6, 1998 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers lost 7-31. (photo by Robert Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robert Rogers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Shelton Quarles #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets set against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Eric Larson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Shelton Quarles #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets set against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Eric Larson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Eric Larson
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Eric Larson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Eric Larson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Eric Larson
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Eric Larson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Eric Larson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Eric Larson
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Fullback Mike Alsott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Fullback Mike Alsott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Hardy Nickerson #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Hardy Nickerson #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a turnover against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a turnover against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with a teammate against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with a teammate against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Quarterback Trent Dilfer #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Vince Muzik/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Quarterback Trent Dilfer #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Vince Muzik/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Vince Muzik
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Vince Muzik/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Vince Muzik/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Vince Muzik
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a turnover against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a turnover against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

William Garrow
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

William Garrow
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

William Garrow
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 3: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at HHH Metrodome on October 3, 1999 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers lost 14-21. (photo by Robbie Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 3: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at HHH Metrodome on October 3, 1999 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers lost 14-21. (photo by Robbie Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Rogers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 6: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on December 6, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 24-17. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 6: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on December 6, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 24-17. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
Game 6: Running back James Wilder (#32) celebrates a touchdown as the Bucs defeat the Minnesota Vikings 35-31 at Tampa Stadium. (10/7/1984).
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Game 6: Running back James Wilder (#32) celebrates a touchdown as the Bucs defeat the Minnesota Vikings 35-31 at Tampa Stadium. (10/7/1984).

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Game 6: Running back Michael Morton (#20) runs with the ball as the Bucs defeat the Minnesota Vikings 35-31 at Tampa Stadium. (10/7/1984)
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Game 6: Running back Michael Morton (#20) runs with the ball as the Bucs defeat the Minnesota Vikings 35-31 at Tampa Stadium. (10/7/1984)

Rivenbark, Maurice; Walles, Joe/St. Petersburg Times
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