Houston Oilers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (November 27, 1983)

Game Recap


In a November week 13 collision, the Buccaneers posted a 33-24 win over the Oilers. The Buccaneers played well early early with a 12-3 halftime lead and held off the Oilers late.

The Buccaneers were guided by Jack Thompson who had 224 pass yards, 4 TDs, zero INTs. James Owens ran for 80 yards rushing, 1 touchdown. Kevin House finished with 2 TDs.

For the Oilers, finished with 0 picks.

The Buccaneers registered 345 total yards, 19 first downs, 1 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers finished with 257 total yards, 21 first downs, 4 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM defeat Houston Oilers 33-24
  • Date: Sunday, November 27, 1983
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 345, Turnovers: 1
  • Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 257, Turnovers: 4

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
HOU 0 3 7 14 24
TAM 0 12 14 7 33

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Jack ThompsonTAM17-292244041
Oliver LuckHOU19-311861323

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Earl CampbellHOU2487211
James OwensTAM2080111
Mel CarverTAM93809
Adger ArmstrongTAM31507
Oliver LuckHOU1505
Terdell MiddletonTAM2402
Jack ThompsonTAM4-200

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Tim SmithHOU897023
Kevin HouseTAM368241
Gerald CarterTAM249033
Adger ArmstrongTAM343128
Donnie CraftHOU42407
Jim ObradovichTAM420110
Steve BryantHOU119019
Chris DresselHOU218111

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
HOU25922
TAM381351

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
HOU19-31186132
TAM17-29224402

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