Game Recap
In a week 12 contest, the Buccaneers got a 27-7 victory over the Patriots. The Buccaneers were ahead at the end of two 10-0 and cruised to a straightforward victory.The Patriots didn't score in the first three quarters.
The Buccaneers were led by Trent Dilfer who tossed in 209 pass yards, 1 touchdown, zero INTs, was 21 of 29 passing. Mike Alstott had 91 yards rushing, 1 TD.
For the Patriots,
The Buccaneers finished with 348 total yards, 21 first downs, 2 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were 7 of 14 on third downs. The Patriots ended with 168 total yards, 10 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 4 of 13 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM defeat New England PatriotsNWE 27-7
- Date: Sunday, November 16, 1997
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 348, Turnovers: 2
- New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 168, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NWE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
| TAM |
7 |
3 |
7 |
10 |
27 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Trent Dilfer | TAM | 21-29 | 209 | 1 | 0 | 25 | |
| Drew Bledsoe | NWE | 13-25 | 117 | 0 | 2 | 21 | |
| Scott Zolak | NWE | 3-6 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 19 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Mike Alstott | TAM | 16 | 91 | 1 | 14 | |
| Derrick Cullors | NWE | 4 | 41 | 0 | 24 | |
| Warrick Dunn | TAM | 14 | 36 | 0 | 6 | |
| Curtis Martin | NWE | 8 | 26 | 0 | 18 | |
| Errict Rhett | TAM | 8 | 15 | 1 | 7 | |
| Karl Williams | TAM | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
| Keith Byars | NWE | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Troy Brown | NWE | 5 | 58 | 0 | 21 | |
| Jackie Harris | TAM | 3 | 51 | 0 | 25 | |
| Karl Williams | TAM | 3 | 36 | 0 | 18 | |
| Mike Alstott | TAM | 3 | 35 | 0 | 12 | |
| Shawn Jefferson | NWE | 2 | 28 | 0 | 15 | |
| Ben Coates | NWE | 3 | 27 | 0 | 11 | |
| Reidel Anthony | TAM | 3 | 24 | 0 | 10 | |
| Dave Moore | TAM | 2 | 23 | 1 | 16 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NWE | 16 | 75 | 0 | | |
| TAM | 41 | 146 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NWE | 16-31 | 151 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
| TAM | 21-29 | 209 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The New England Patriots at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Attendance: 70,479
- Weather: 60 degrees, relative humidity 73%, wind 9 mph
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