NFL

Vikings and Buccaneers battle it out

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Christian Ponder of the Minnesota Vikings passes the ball during the first quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Minn. Getty Images
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COME ON BUDDY: Erik Lorig (41) and Nate Byham of the Buccaneers celebrate Lorig’s touchdown against the Vikings. Getty Images
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Buccaneers fullback Erik Lorig (left) celebrates with teammate Doug Martin after catching a one-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the game. AP
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Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder throws a pass over Buccaneers defensive end Michael Bennett. AP
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Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier looks on during the first half. AP
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Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman throws the ball in the first half. Reuters
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The Vikings cheerleaders run onto the field before the game. Getty Images
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Michael Koenen of the Buccaneers holds the ball as Connor Barth kicks a field goal during the second quarter of the game. Getty Images
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Buccaneers defensive end Da’Quan Bowers warms up before the game. ZUMA Press
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Mike Williams of the Bucs pulls in a touchdown pass over Josh Robinson of the Vikings. Getty Images