Game Recap
In a December week 14 clash, the Patriots pitched a 31-14 win against the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers had the lead after two quarters 14-7 but Patriots were the better team in the 0. The Patriots had a 17-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter The Buccaneers were held scoreless in the second half.
The Patriots were guided by Andy Johnson ran for 127 rush yards, 2 touchdowns.
For the Buccaneers, Steve Spurrier finished with 1 touchdown, was 12 of 17 passing. Ed Williams had 1 TD.
The Patriots finished with 300 total yards, 13 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Buccaneers ended with 268 total yards, 14 first downs, 3 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New England PatriotsNWE defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 31-14
- Date: Sunday, December 12, 1976
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 300, Turnovers: 1
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 268, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NWE |
0 |
7 |
7 |
17 |
31 |
| TAM |
0 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Steve Spurrier | TAM | 12-17 | 145 | 1 | 1 | 27 | |
| Steve Grogan | NWE | 4-14 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 18 | |
| Louis Carter | TAM | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Andy Johnson | NWE | 14 | 127 | 2 | 69 | |
| Don Calhoun | NWE | 12 | 68 | 0 | 23 | |
| Ed Williams | TAM | 15 | 58 | 1 | 17 | |
| Sam Cunningham | NWE | 6 | 39 | 0 | 9 | |
| Louis Carter | TAM | 14 | 32 | 0 | 11 | |
| Jess Phillips | NWE | 3 | 22 | 0 | 16 | |
| Rod McNeill | TAM | 6 | 19 | 0 | 7 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jack Novak | TAM | 3 | 55 | 0 | 22 | |
| Ed Williams | TAM | 4 | 33 | 0 | 18 | |
| Morris Owens | TAM | 1 | 27 | 1 | 27 | |
| Steve Burks | NWE | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | |
| Barry Smith | TAM | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
| Don Calhoun | NWE | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | |
| Essex Johnson | TAM | 2 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| Randy Vataha | NWE | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NWE | 39 | 260 | 3 | | |
| TAM | 45 | 135 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NWE | 4-14 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| TAM | 12-18 | 145 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The New England Patriots at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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- Weather: 73 degrees, relative humidity 82%, wind 8 mph
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