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

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Steve DeBerg	TAM	24-34	333	5	1	45
David Archer	ATL	8-22	94	0	2	33
Scott Campbell	ATL	6-11	77	1	0	34

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Gerald Riggs	ATL	12	52	0	11
Bobby Howard	TAM	12	47	0	31
Steve Bartalo	TAM	7	23	1	6
Jeff Smith	TAM	5	23	0	9
Cliff Austin	TAM	9	20	1	8
James Wilder	TAM	7	13	0	8
David Archer	ATL	2	8	0	7

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
James Wilder	TAM	4	62	0	26
Gerald Carter	TAM	6	60	2	22
Stacey Bailey	ATL	3	56	1	34
Mark Carrier	TAM	6	50	1	28
Calvin Magee	TAM	3	46	1	20
Bobby Howard	TAM	1	45	0	45
Ron Hall	TAM	2	44	0	29
Floyd Dixon	ATL	1	33	0	33

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
ATL	16	63	0
TAM	41	127	2

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
ATL	14-33	171	1	2	4
TAM	24-34	333	5	1	0

More Game Information On The Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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• Weather: 79 degrees, relative humidity 88%, wind 8 mph
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