Kurt Warner explains Buccaneers' struggles to start 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 0-3 following a loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3, marking their third consecutive defeat by one possession. Kurt Warner attributes the team's early-season struggles to the departure of Mike Evans, who served as a key target for Baker Mayfield. Evans' absence has left the Buccaneers averaging just 20.6 points and 279.3 total yards per game compared to last season's figures. Mayfield also suffered a thumb injury during the game, raising concerns about his availability. The Buccaneers will attempt to secure their first win against the Green Bay Packers in Week 4 as they look to avoid an 0-4 start.
- •Buccaneers drop to 0-3 after losing to Vikings in Week 3.
- •Kurt Warner cites Mike Evans' departure as a key factor in struggles.
- •Baker Mayfield suffered a thumb injury during the loss.
- •Tampa Bay averages 20.6 points and 279.3 yards per game this season.
- •Buccaneers will host the Packers in Week 4.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Kurt Warner's Theory on Why Buccaneers Are Struggling This Season
"Kurt Warner has a theory on why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are winless to start out the 2026 season
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