Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Inactive Lists for Both Teams

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3, both teams have released their respective inactive lists for today's matchup at Raymond James Stadium. Here's a rundown of the players who will be sitting out for each side.

For the Minnesota Vikings, quarterback J.J. McCarthy is listed as inactive due to his emergency backup role. Offensive tackles Caleb Tiernan and Jakobe Thomas, as well as linebacker Tavierre Thomas, have also been deactivated. Linebacker Ivan Pace was ruled out due to a personal issue, but has since made it to Tampa and is now active for the game.

The Vikings will rely on veteran punter Johnny Hekker and former third-round draft pick Brett Thorson to handle punting and holding duties in Thorson's absence. Additionally, the Vikings' third-round picks from April's draft, Tiernan and Jakobe Thomas, remain inactive as they await their NFL debuts.

On the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' side, linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. and cornerback Ayden Garnes are both inactive due to injuries. Quarterback Ryan Frett was ruled out on the Buccaneers' final injury report, while cornerback Luke Haggard, defensive lineman Rakeen Nunez-Roches, and guard Billy Schrauth did not make the list. Cornerback Josiah Trotter, the Bucs' first-round pick, was also listed as doubtful, further explaining his absence from the active roster.