Game Recap
In a post-season elimination game in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers advanced with a 24-17 win over the Eagles. Buccaneers took the going into halftime 17-7 and stayed firm in the second.
The Buccaneers were led by Doug Williams who tossed in 1 TD. Ricky Bell rumbled for 142 yards rushing, 2 touchdowns. Jimmie Giles finished with 1 TD.
For the Eagles, Ron Jaworski threw for 199 passing yards, 2 TDs, zero INTs. Harold Carmichael finished with 92 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.
The Buccaneers tallied 318 total yards, 17 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Eagles finished with 227 total yards, 15 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM defeat Philadelphia EaglesPHI 24-17
- Date: Saturday, December 29, 1979
- Game Time Kickoff: 12:30PM
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 318, Turnovers: 1
- Philadelphia Eagles Stats - Yards: 227, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| PHI |
0 |
7 |
3 |
7 |
17 |
| TAM |
7 |
10 |
0 |
7 |
24 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Ron Jaworski | PHI | 15-39 | 199 | 2 | 0 | 37 | |
| Doug Williams | TAM | 7-15 | 132 | 1 | 1 | 34 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ricky Bell | TAM | 38 | 142 | 2 | 26 | |
| Wilbert Montgomery | PHI | 13 | 35 | 0 | 10 | |
| Doug Williams | TAM | 6 | 19 | 0 | 8 | |
| Jerry Eckwood | TAM | 8 | 19 | 0 | 8 | |
| Leroy Harris | PHI | 4 | 13 | 0 | 7 | |
| Johnny Davis | TAM | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | |
| Ron Jaworski | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Harold Carmichael | PHI | 3 | 92 | 1 | 37 | |
| Charlie Smith | PHI | 3 | 49 | 1 | 25 | |
| Jimmie Giles | TAM | 3 | 43 | 1 | 18 | |
| Wilbert Montgomery | PHI | 4 | 35 | 0 | 30 | |
| Isaac Hagins | TAM | 2 | 34 | 0 | 26 | |
| Larry Mucker | TAM | 1 | 34 | 0 | 34 | |
| Keith Krepfle | PHI | 3 | 23 | 0 | 12 | |
| Morris Owens | TAM | 1 | 21 | 0 | 21 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| PHI | 18 | 48 | 0 | | |
| TAM | 55 | 186 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| PHI | 15-39 | 199 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| TAM | 7-15 | 132 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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- Weather: 60 degrees, relative humidity 76%, wind 6 mph
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