EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Every victory is cause for celebration for the Minnesota Vikings, even one against the NFC-worst Tampa Bay Buccaneers after blowing a 10-0 fourth-quarter lead on Sunday.

Even so, Minnesota mustered only 13 points against the league’s worst scoring defense and were one bobbled sure interception for Tampa from a loss, leaving some veterans to ponder what could have been in Week 8.

That’s why veteran defensive end Brian Robison, the old man of the defensive line at 31, wasn’t quite as jubilant as some of his teammates. Robison looked more relieved than excited after the Vikings escaped Raymond James Stadium with a 19-13 overtime victory that ended when rookie Anthony Barr ripped the ball from tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins and returned it 27 yards for a touchdown on the first play of overtime.

“It feels great to get the win, especially being able to do it on defense,” Robison said. “But we never should have been in that situation. We’ve got to do what we have to do to make sure this isn’t a recurring thing.”

A week after blowing a fourth-quarter lead in an all-too-familiar look to last season, the Vikings were caught from behind by one of the league’s worst offenses. The Bucs had 38 yards passing through three quarters until Mike Glennon hit the Vikings’ defense with 10-for-12 passing for 123 yards and a touchdown the rest of the way.

Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was praised for his poise in leading the Vikings to a game-tying field goal as time expired. And, yes, he completed 5 of 7 passes. However, one of his incompletions was a ball that Bucs cornerback Johnthan Banks dropped with less than two minutes left. Had Banks caught the ball, the game would have ended and the Bucs wouldn’t be 1-6 and the Vikings 3-5.

“That’s why they play defensive back,” Bridgewater said with a smile.

The Vikings return home Sunday to play the Redskins before getting their bye week. Then it’s on to Chicago and a three game homestand against the Packers, Panthers and Jets. Only the Packers have a winning record among the next five opponents.

“We fight here; we’re built strong and we want to win,” defensive end Everson Griffen said. “I feel like we’re just going to keep on playing like we’ve been playing and get hot and go on a winning streak.”

NOTES

–CB Captain Munnerlyn hasn’t been a big disappointment, but he also hasn’t lived up to the hype that came with his decision to sign with the Vikings as a free agent this past offseason. Sunday, Munnerlyn’s eighth career interception was his first as a Viking and long overdue, according to Munnerlyn.

“It’s the first game I can really look back and say, ‘Man I did my job,'” Munnerlyn said. “I did what I was supposed to do.”

Munnerlyn, who hasn’t shown the consistency many expected from him, was part of a pass defense that limited Mike Glennon to 48 yards passing through three quarters. But he also was part of the meltdown that saw Glennon complete 10 of 12 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown after that.

“It just felt great to get my hands on the ball,” Munnerlyn said. It’s been a long time. I feel like it’s been forever. Just to get the win and get my hands on the ball, I felt better.”

–WR Cordarrelle Patterson had his left foot in a walking boot after season highs for catches (six) and yards receiving (86). He was out of the boot Monday and dealing with what coach Mike Zimmer categorized as an ankle bruise that’s not serious.

–CB Josh Robinson went into Sunday’s game listed as questionable because of a sprained ankle suffered in Thursday’s practice. But he handled his normal workload as the No. 3 corner. He played 40 snaps, which was 67 percent of the defensive snaps.

–RG Joe Berger became the team’s third starting right guard in eight games when Vladimir Ducasse (knee) was inactive on Sunday. Berger, a 10-year veteran who can back up all three interior spots, played the final 51 snaps at center a week earlier when John Sullivan suffered a concussion.

–C John Sullivan, who suffered a concussion late in the first quarter of the loss to Buffalo a week ago, returned and played every snap at center against the Bucs. He also played four special teams snaps.

–RB Jerick McKinnon averaged more than five yards a carry (5.2) for the third time this season. He also had a 28-yard run, giving him three runs of that distance or longer this season.

REPORT CARD VS. BUCCANEERS

PASSING OFFENSE: B-minus — It wasn’t Tom Brady or Ben Roethlisberger material, but for rookie Teddy Bridgewater and the Vikings’ embattled offensive line, Sunday was a good day. After five interceptions the previous two weeks, Bridgewater didn’t throw a pick, although Johnthan Banks did drop what should have been a routine game-clinching pick with the Vikings driving for the game-tying field goal at the end of regulation. Meanwhile, the offensive line allowed only one sack, which was pretty good on the road and with the team starting its third right guard (Joe Berger) in eight games. Bridgewater completed a career-best 24 passes, posted an 81.5 passer rating and completed 5 of 7 passes on the game-tying drive. Bridgewater missed a wide open Charles Johnson on a deep ball, but also threw a perfectly-placed, 17-yard touchdown pass to Greg Jennings.

RUSHING OFFENSE: C — Again, it wasn’t great by the standards of a great player such as Adrian Peterson. But for rookie third-round draft pick Jerick McKinnon, it was a solid passing score. McKinnon averaged 5.2 yards on 16 carries, including consecutive runs of 8, 6 and 28 yards to set up the passing touchdown to Jennings. Receiver Cordarrelle Patterson also ran once for 10 yards. Former starter Matt Asiata had only one yard on four carries.

PASS DEFENSE: B — The Vikings had five sacks and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn’s first interception as a Viking. They also limited Mike Glennon to 48 yards passing through three quarters. However, Glennon then completed 10 of 12 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown while leading the Bucs from a 10-0 deficit to a 13-10 lead. Glennon completed a pass on the first play of overtime, but it ended with outside linebacker Anthony Barr ripping the ball from the hands of tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins and then returning the fumble 27 yards for the game-winning touchdown.

RUSH DEFENSE: A — The Bucs generated no running game to speak of. Doug Martin was held to 27 yards on 10 carries before leaving with an ankle injury. Overall, the Bucs averaged 2.9 yards, rushing for 66 yards on 23 carries.

SPECIAL TEAMS: D — Even with Blair Walsh’s game-tying 38-yard field goal as regulation time expired, the Vikings’ had a dismal overall performance on special teams. Penalties continue to be a problem that is angering coach Mike Zimmer. Punter Jeff Locke also is trying to be too fine with his inside-the-20 attempts. He booted three long balls into the end zone for touchbacks with nets of 29, 30 and 21 yards. In a game that featured 15 total punts, the Vikings could have lost this game because of Locke’s poor effort.

COACHING: C-plus — The Vikings were oh so close to this being remembered as another defensive meltdown under Zimmer. Instead, blowing the 10-0 lead became secondary as the offense moved the ball into position for the game-tying field goal as regulation time expired. Barr’s great play in overtime also shifted the focus away from the fourth-quarter meltdown to a stellar rookie making a play when needed. The coaching staff deserves credit for the team not panicking at the end when the lead was blown late for the second straight week.