Game Recap
In a September 15 week 3 collision in Denver, the Broncos enjoyed a 27-23 win against the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers had the lead after the second quarter 13-10 but Broncos took command in the 0. The Broncos outscored the Buccaneers 17-10 in the second half.
The Broncos were guided by John Elway who tossed in 180 pass yards in the air, 1 touchdown, was 25 of 34 passing. Terrell Davis rumbled for 137 rushing yards, 1 touchdown. Anthony Miller had 1 TD.
For the Buccaneers, Trent Dilfer connected on 200 yards passing, 1 TD. Reggie Brooks rumbled for 114 yards on the ground, 1 TD. Jackie Harris caught 96 receiving yards.
The Broncos tallied 374 total yards, 20 first downs, 3 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 11 of 17 on third downs. The Buccaneers finished with 307 total yards, 15 first downs, 2 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 3 of 12 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Denver BroncosDEN defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 27-23
- Date: Sunday, September 15, 1996
- Game Time Kickoff: 8:00PM
- Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 374, Turnovers: 3
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 307, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| TAM |
3 |
10 |
7 |
3 |
23 |
| DEN |
7 |
3 |
10 |
7 |
27 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Trent Dilfer | TAM | 12-30 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 40 | |
| John Elway | DEN | 25-34 | 180 | 1 | 2 | 17 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Terrell Davis | DEN | 22 | 137 | 1 | 18 | |
| Reggie Brooks | TAM | 15 | 114 | 1 | 56 | |
| Aaron Craver | DEN | 11 | 53 | 0 | 16 | |
| Trent Dilfer | TAM | 2 | 14 | 0 | 11 | |
| John Elway | DEN | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 | |
| Leroy Thompson | TAM | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Mike Alstott | TAM | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jackie Harris | TAM | 5 | 96 | 0 | 36 | |
| Alvin Harper | TAM | 2 | 77 | 1 | 40 | |
| Anthony Miller | DEN | 7 | 60 | 1 | 17 | |
| Shannon Sharpe | DEN | 4 | 30 | 0 | 9 | |
| Aaron Craver | DEN | 5 | 26 | 0 | 7 | |
| Terrell Davis | DEN | 4 | 23 | 0 | 9 | |
| Ed McCaffrey | DEN | 2 | 21 | 0 | 12 | |
| Mike Alstott | TAM | 2 | 20 | 0 | 10 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DEN | 39 | 194 | 1 | | |
| TAM | 22 | 121 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DEN | 25-34 | 180 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| TAM | 12-30 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos
- Attendance: 71,535
- Weather: 59 degrees, relative humidity 72%, wind 9 mph
- Time of Game:
