But they stumbled over the next several weeks and slipped to 3–4. In week 9, Tampa Bay beat the then-undefeated Minnesota Vikings with an explosive game which turned the season in the right direction. They won seven out of their next eight games, and looked poised to return to the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.
But they encountered difficulties over the following weeks and slipped to 3–4. In week 9, Tampa Bay triumphed over the then-unbeaten Minnesota Vikings with a dynamic match that altered the course of the season in favor. They won seven out of their next eight games, and appeared poised to return to the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.