Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (December 16, 1979)

Game Recap


In a week 16 contest in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers completed a 3-0 victory against the Chiefs. Both0were deadlocked after three until Tampa Bay Buccaneers seized command in the deciding quarter.

The Buccaneers were guided by Ricky Bell rumbled for 137 yards rushing.

For the Chiefs,

In the low scoring affair, the Buccaneers registered 269 total yards, 16 first downs, 3 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Chiefs ended with 80 total yards, 4 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM defeat Kansas City ChiefsKAN 3-0
  • Date: Sunday, December 16, 1979
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 269, Turnovers: 3
  • Kansas City Chiefs Stats - Yards: 80, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
KAN 0 0 0 0 0
TAM 0 0 0 3 3

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Doug WilliamsTAM5-13510217
Steve FullerKAN7-13460120

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Ricky BellTAM39137014
Jerry EckwoodTAM1365029
Earl GantKAN625012
Doug WilliamsTAM72500
Mike WilliamsKAN51509
Ted McKnightKAN91207
Steve FullerKAN2600

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Jerry EckwoodTAM226015
Jimmie GilesTAM325017
Earl GantKAN324020
Tony SamuelsKAN213012
Ted McKnightKAN1505
Henry MarshallKAN1404

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
KAN22580
TAM622240

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
KAN7-1346013
TAM5-1351021

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