Game Recap
In a week 8 tussle, the Buccaneers enjoyed a 21-3 win over the Packers. The Packers were held scoreless going into halftime as the Buccaneers dominated building a 14-0 lead.
The Buccaneers were guided by Doug Williams who threw for 2 TDs, 0 INTs. Ricky Bell rumbled for 167 yards rushing.
For the Packers, David Whitehurst connected on 261 passing yards in the air, was 22 of 35 passing. Paul Coffman caught 106 yards receiving.
The Buccaneers finished with 313 total yards, 15 first downs, 1 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Packers finished with 299 total yards, 16 first downs, 4 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM defeat Green Bay PackersGNB 21-3
- Date: Sunday, October 21, 1979
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 313, Turnovers: 1
- Green Bay Packers Stats - Yards: 299, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| GNB |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| TAM |
7 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
21 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| David Whitehurst | GNB | 22-35 | 261 | 0 | 3 | 44 | |
| Doug Williams | TAM | 6-10 | 85 | 2 | 0 | 31 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ricky Bell | TAM | 28 | 167 | 0 | 26 | |
| Nate Simpson | GNB | 17 | 35 | 0 | 7 | |
| Jerry Eckwood | TAM | 10 | 25 | 0 | 5 | |
| Larry Mucker | TAM | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
| Johnny Davis | TAM | 5 | 8 | 0 | 5 | |
| Walter Landers | GNB | 6 | 7 | 0 | 4 | |
| Rick Berns | TAM | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Paul Coffman | GNB | 7 | 106 | 0 | 21 | |
| James Lofton | GNB | 4 | 80 | 0 | 44 | |
| Jerry Eckwood | TAM | 2 | 47 | 0 | 31 | |
| Walter Tullis | GNB | 3 | 42 | 0 | 17 | |
| Jimmie Giles | TAM | 3 | 29 | 1 | 18 | |
| Aundra Thompson | GNB | 2 | 21 | 0 | 12 | |
| Ricky Bell | TAM | 1 | 9 | 1 | 9 | |
| Nate Simpson | GNB | 4 | 8 | 0 | 4 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| GNB | 24 | 38 | 0 | | |
| TAM | 48 | 228 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| GNB | 22-35 | 261 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| TAM | 6-10 | 85 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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