Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears (September 2, 1984)

Game Recap


Week 1 during the 1984 football calendar saw the 0 Chicago Bears get a win over the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-14. The Bears led after the second 13-7 and cruised to an easy victory.

The Bears were guided by Jim McMahon who connected on 1 touchdown, was 16 of 22 passing. Willie Gault caught 1 TD.

For the Buccaneers, Jack Thompson connected on 1 touchdown, 4 picks. Gerald Carter caught 86 yards receiving, 1 TD.

The Bears ended up with 327 total yards, 20 first downs, 2 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Buccaneers finished with 254 total yards, 11 first downs, 8 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Chicago BearsCHI defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 34-14
  • Date: Sunday, September 2, 1984
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 327, Turnovers: 2
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 254, Turnovers: 8

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
TAM 0 7 0 7 14
CHI 3 10 14 7 34

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Jim McMahonCHI16-221381121
Jack ThompsonTAM4-171051474
Steve DeBergTAM5-10961250
Bob AvelliniCHI1-1170017

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
James WilderTAM1673021
Walter PaytonCHI1661011
Matt SuheyCHI1457121
Calvin ThomasCHI42509
Jim McMahonCHI32119
Donald JordanCHI31807
Jack ThompsonTAM113013

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Gerald CarterTAM286174
James WilderTAM256050
Jimmie GilesTAM241024
Willie GaultCHI240121
Matt SuheyCHI430017
Dennis McKinnonCHI223013
Jay SaldiCHI120020
Walter PaytonCHI61809

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
CHI491833
TAM18890

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
CHI17-23155112
TAM9-27201264

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