New England Patriots at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (October 27, 1985)

Game Recap


In a October 27 week 8 contest in Tampa Bay, the Patriots posted a 32-14 win over the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers had the halftime lead 14-13 but Patriots seized control in the 0. The Patriots had a 16-0 scoring edge in the fourth The Buccaneers were held scoreless in the final 30 minutes.

The Patriots were led by Steve Grogan who connected on 237 yards passing, 0 interceptions, was 14 of 21 passing. Craig James had 96 yards on the ground, 2 TDs. Tony Collins caught 109 receiving yards, 1 TD.

For the Buccaneers, Steve DeBerg connected on 1 TD. James Wilder ran for 1 touchdown.

The Patriots tallied 420 total yards, 18 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Buccaneers finished with 209 total yards, 14 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes


Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NWE 0 13 3 16 32
TAM 14 0 0 0 14

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Steve GroganNWE14-212370049
Steve DeBergTAM13-261411217
Craig JamesNWE1-1111011

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Craig JamesNWE1596222
James WilderTAM2162113
Tony CollinsNWE1055015
Mosi TatupuNWE72309
Ron SpringsTAM517011
Robert WeathersNWE41204
Steve GroganNWE1909

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Tony CollinsNWE6109149
Stanley MorganNWE355036
Kevin HouseTAM455017
Irving FryarNWE249038
Jerry BellTAM433015
Jimmie GilesTAM224116
Lin DawsonNWE217011
Gerald CarterTAM21709

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NWE381972
TAM26791

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NWE15-22248103
TAM13-26141123

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