Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (September 13, 1987)

Game Recap


In a week 1 collision, the Buccaneers scored a comprehensive 48-10 victory over the Falcons. The Buccaneers jumped out on top early leading 27-3 at the half and coasted to a comfortable win.

The Buccaneers were led by Steve DeBerg who finished with 333 pass yards, 5 touchdowns, was 24 of 34 passing.

For the Falcons, Stacey Bailey had 1 TD.

The Buccaneers registered 460 total yards, 30 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Falcons finished with 197 total yards, 13 first downs, 3 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 48-10
  • Date: Sunday, September 13, 1987
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 460, Turnovers: 2
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 197, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
ATL 0 3 0 7 10
TAM 14 13 7 14 48

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Steve DeBergTAM24-343335145
David ArcherATL8-22940233
Scott CampbellATL6-11771034

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Gerald RiggsATL1252011
Bobby HowardTAM1247031
Steve BartaloTAM72316
Jeff SmithTAM52309
Cliff AustinTAM92018
James WilderTAM71308
David ArcherATL2807

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
James WilderTAM462026
Gerald CarterTAM660222
Stacey BaileyATL356134
Mark CarrierTAM650128
Calvin MageeTAM346120
Bobby HowardTAM145045
Ron HallTAM244029
Floyd DixonATL133033

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL16630
TAM411272

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL14-33171124
TAM24-34333510

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