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
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Jack Thompson | TAM | 17-29 | 224 | 4 | 0 | 41 | |
| Oliver Luck | HOU | 19-31 | 186 | 1 | 3 | 23 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Earl Campbell | HOU | 24 | 87 | 2 | 11 | |
| James Owens | TAM | 20 | 80 | 1 | 11 | |
| Mel Carver | TAM | 9 | 38 | 0 | 9 | |
| Adger Armstrong | TAM | 3 | 15 | 0 | 7 | |
| Oliver Luck | HOU | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
| Terdell Middleton | TAM | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
| Jack Thompson | TAM | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Tim Smith | HOU | 8 | 97 | 0 | 23 | |
| Kevin House | TAM | 3 | 68 | 2 | 41 | |
| Gerald Carter | TAM | 2 | 49 | 0 | 33 | |
| Adger Armstrong | TAM | 3 | 43 | 1 | 28 | |
| Donnie Craft | HOU | 4 | 24 | 0 | 7 | |
| Jim Obradovich | TAM | 4 | 20 | 1 | 10 | |
| Steve Bryant | HOU | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | |
| Chris Dressel | HOU | 2 | 18 | 1 | 11 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| HOU | 25 | 92 | 2 | | |
| TAM | 38 | 135 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| HOU | 19-31 | 186 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| TAM | 17-29 | 224 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Houston Oilers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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- Weather: 73 degrees, relative humidity 80%, wind 11 mph
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