Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions (September 21, 1986)

Game Recap

In a September 21 week 3 collision in Detroit, the Buccaneers enjoyed a 24-20 victory over the Lions. The Buccaneers began strong early with a 14-3 halftime lead and held off the Lions late.

The Buccaneers were led by Steve Young who connected on zero interceptions. Nathan Wonsley ran for 138 yards on the ground, 2 touchdowns.

For the Lions, Eric Hipple tossed in 318 passing yards in the air, was 31 of 46 passing. James Jones ran for 2 touchdowns. Jeff Chadwick had 106 yards receiving.

The Buccaneers tallied 253 total yards, 14 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions registered 379 total yards, 26 first downs, 5 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM defeat Detroit LionsDET 24-20
• Date: Sunday, September 21, 1986
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 253, Turnovers: 1
• Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 379, Turnovers: 5

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
TAM	0	14	10	0	24
DET	0	3	3	14	20

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Eric Hipple	DET	31-46	318	0	2	39
Steve Young	TAM	6-15	39	0	0	13

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Nathan Wonsley	TAM	18	138	2	55
Ron Springs	TAM	17	63	0	9
James Jones	DET	15	51	2	7
Alvin Moore	DET	6	31	0	18
Steve Young	TAM	5	24	1	14
Garry James	DET	1	6	0	6
Eric Hipple	DET	2	5	0	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Jeff Chadwick	DET	5	106	0	39
Carl Bland	DET	8	72	0	14
Alvin Moore	DET	7	40	0	8
David Lewis	DET	3	34	0	16
James Jones	DET	5	28	0	10
Pete Mandley	DET	1	22	0	22
Gerald Carter	TAM	2	19	0	13
Jimmie Giles	TAM	2	14	0	8

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DET	24	93	2
TAM	41	229	3

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DET	31-46	318	0	2	4
TAM	6-15	39	0	0	1

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