Vikings 19, Buccaneers 13

The Vikings knocked off the Buccaneers 19-13 (in OT) today in Tampa to improve to 3-5 on the season.  It wasn't pretty but you take a road win anyway you can in today's NFL.  I liked the way they kept fighting too, hopefully that we be a staple of a Mike Zimmer coached team.  Nice win Vikings, keep that momentum rolling!

Observations:

• How are we already at the half way point of the season?  
• I was sure that we were headed towards another heartbreaker.  
• It's amazing how much better this Vikings defense is from last season.  
• I saw progress from Teddy Bridgewater!  No interceptions.  
• Anthony Barr continues to impress, that OT touchdown was a thing of beauty. 
• Teddy Bridgewater looked good in the 2 minute offense, that's a good sign.
• Can we call a penalty for that "icing the kicker" strategy at some point?   Hate it.
• Jerick McKinnon is looking like he has a future in the league.  
• Props to Lovie Smith for going for it on that early 4th down attempt. 
• It's about time that Cordarrelle Patterson was worked into the game plan. 
• Everson Griffen is on a 16 sack/season pace.  Jared who?  
• Total Yards:  Vikings 332, Buccaneers 225
• Is it my imagination or do lots of questionable calls go against the Vikings?  
• That Tom Johnson free agent signing is looking real good at this point.  
• This was a big game for the Vikings rookie class.  
• That was quite the hit by Michael Mauti on that punt return. 
• To me the concerns with Bridgewater remain durability and ability to stretch the field.
• That may have been Sharrif Floyd's best game as a Viking.  
• 5 sacks by the Vikings defense, they were bringing the heat.  
• Tamp Bay was only 1 of 12 on 3rd down.  That's impressive Vikings defense.  
• Up next?  Redskins @ TCF Bank Stadium next Sunday.