Game Recap
In a November 15 week 10 meeting in Minnesota, the Vikings pitched a 23-17 win over the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers had the lead after the second quarter 7-6 but Vikings seized control in the 0. The Vikings scored 10 in the third,
The Vikings were guided by Wade Wilson who finished with 0 picks. Darrin Nelson had 103 yards rushing.
For the Buccaneers, Steve DeBerg connected on 284 pass yards in the air, 2 TDs, was 22 of 37 passing. Phil Freeman finished with 76 receiving yards, 1 TD.
The Vikings ended with 330 total yards, 23 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Buccaneers tallied 259 total yards, 14 first downs, 4 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 23-17
- Date: Sunday, November 15, 1987
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 330, Turnovers: 1
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 259, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| TAM |
0 |
7 |
3 |
7 |
17 |
| MIN |
0 |
6 |
10 |
7 |
23 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Steve DeBerg | TAM | 22-37 | 284 | 2 | 1 | 64 | |
| Wade Wilson | MIN | 8-19 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tommy Kramer | MIN | 4-9 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Darrin Nelson | MIN | 17 | 103 | 0 | 23 | |
| Rick Fenney | MIN | 9 | 40 | 1 | 8 | |
| Wade Wilson | MIN | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 | |
| D.J. Dozier | MIN | 6 | 28 | 0 | 19 | |
| Allen Rice | MIN | 10 | 22 | 0 | 7 | |
| Jeff Smith | TAM | 8 | 16 | 0 | 6 | |
| Steve DeBerg | TAM | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Phil Freeman | TAM | 2 | 76 | 1 | 64 | |
| Calvin Magee | TAM | 6 | 65 | 1 | 20 | |
| Gerald Carter | TAM | 3 | 56 | 0 | 28 | |
| Jeff Smith | TAM | 5 | 47 | 0 | 24 | |
| James Wilder | TAM | 5 | 38 | 0 | 9 | |
| Anthony Carter | MIN | 3 | 37 | 0 | 12 | |
| Steve Jordan | MIN | 3 | 28 | 1 | 17 | |
| Leo Lewis | MIN | 2 | 27 | 0 | 15 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIN | 47 | 224 | 1 | | |
| TAM | 9 | 15 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIN | 12-28 | 127 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| TAM | 22-37 | 284 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
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