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
- Score: New England PatriotsNWE defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 32-14
- Date: Sunday, October 27, 1985
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 420, Turnovers: 2
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 209, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NWE |
0 |
13 |
3 |
16 |
32 |
| TAM |
14 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Steve Grogan | NWE | 14-21 | 237 | 0 | 0 | 49 | |
| Steve DeBerg | TAM | 13-26 | 141 | 1 | 2 | 17 | |
| Craig James | NWE | 1-1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 11 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Craig James | NWE | 15 | 96 | 2 | 22 | |
| James Wilder | TAM | 21 | 62 | 1 | 13 | |
| Tony Collins | NWE | 10 | 55 | 0 | 15 | |
| Mosi Tatupu | NWE | 7 | 23 | 0 | 9 | |
| Ron Springs | TAM | 5 | 17 | 0 | 11 | |
| Robert Weathers | NWE | 4 | 12 | 0 | 4 | |
| Steve Grogan | NWE | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Tony Collins | NWE | 6 | 109 | 1 | 49 | |
| Stanley Morgan | NWE | 3 | 55 | 0 | 36 | |
| Kevin House | TAM | 4 | 55 | 0 | 17 | |
| Irving Fryar | NWE | 2 | 49 | 0 | 38 | |
| Jerry Bell | TAM | 4 | 33 | 0 | 15 | |
| Jimmie Giles | TAM | 2 | 24 | 1 | 16 | |
| Lin Dawson | NWE | 2 | 17 | 0 | 11 | |
| Gerald Carter | TAM | 2 | 17 | 0 | 9 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NWE | 38 | 197 | 2 | | |
| TAM | 26 | 79 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NWE | 15-22 | 248 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| TAM | 13-26 | 141 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The New England Patriots at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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- Weather: 77 degrees, relative humidity 84%, wind 11 mph
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