Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts (November 2, 1997)

Game Recap


In a November 2 week 10 tussle, the Buccaneers completed a close 31-28 victory over the Colts. Both squads were tied heading into the final quarter 21-21 when the Buccaneers outscored Colts 10-7.

The Buccaneers were guided by Trent Dilfer who tossed in 3 TDs, zero INTs, was 16 of 25 passing. Mike Alstott ran for 1 touchdown. Dave Moore caught 1 touchdown.

For the Colts, Kelly Holcomb finished with 181 pass yards in the air, was 19 of 30 passing. Zack Crockett had 81 yards on the ground.

The Buccaneers finished with 234 total yards, 18 first downs, 1 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were 4 of 10 on third downs. The Colts registered 359 total yards, 23 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were 3 of 12 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM defeat Indianapolis ColtsIND 31-28
  • Date: Sunday, November 2, 1997
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 234, Turnovers: 1
  • Indianapolis Colts Stats - Yards: 359, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
TAM 7 14 0 10 31
IND 3 7 11 7 28

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Kelly HolcombIND19-301810126
Trent DilferTAM16-251643027
Paul JustinIND1-3440044

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Zack CrockettIND1481020
Mike AlstottTAM164519
Marshall FaulkIND144016
Aaron BaileyIND118018
Reidel AnthonyTAM117017
Warrick DunnTAM71705
Lamont WarrenIND4813

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Marvin HarrisonIND357044
Sean DawkinsIND455023
Dave MooreTAM653127
Warrick DunnTAM339014
Ken DilgerIND337026
Lamont WarrenIND437015
Karl WilliamsTAM230224
Zack CrockettIND329012

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
IND341472
TAM25841

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
IND20-33225012
TAM16-25164303

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