Game Recap
In a September week 2 clash in Tampa Bay, the Vikings got a 9-3 win against the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers had the lead after the second quarter 3-2 but Vikings were superior in the 0. The Vikings scored 7 in the third quarter, The Buccaneers were held scoreless in the last 30 minutes.
The Vikings were guided by Fran Tarkenton who connected on 223 yards passing, 1 touchdown, was 25 of 38 passing. Chuck Foreman caught 1 TD.
For the Buccaneers,
The Vikings ended with 315 total yards, 17 first downs, 3 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Buccaneers finished with 138 total yards, 8 first downs, 3 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 9-3
- Date: Saturday, September 24, 1977
- Game Time Kickoff: 8:00PM
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 315, Turnovers: 3
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 138, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| MIN |
0 |
2 |
7 |
0 |
9 |
| TAM |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Fran Tarkenton | MIN | 25-38 | 223 | 1 | 2 | 31 | |
| Randy Hedberg | TAM | 4-14 | 51 | 0 | 3 | 15 | |
| Gary Huff | TAM | 1-3 | -3 | 0 | 0 | -3 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ricky Bell | TAM | 21 | 66 | 0 | 14 | |
| Chuck Foreman | MIN | 14 | 58 | 0 | 9 | |
| Brent McClanahan | MIN | 9 | 33 | 0 | 18 | |
| Randy Hedberg | TAM | 6 | 25 | 0 | 12 | |
| Jimmy DuBose | TAM | 3 | 12 | 0 | 8 | |
| Sammy Johnson | MIN | 4 | 11 | 0 | 5 | |
| Robert Miller | MIN | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Chuck Foreman | MIN | 4 | 52 | 1 | 31 | |
| Brent McClanahan | MIN | 5 | 46 | 0 | 19 | |
| Robert Miller | MIN | 5 | 45 | 0 | 12 | |
| Sammy White | MIN | 3 | 40 | 0 | 28 | |
| Morris Owens | TAM | 2 | 26 | 0 | 13 | |
| John McKay | TAM | 2 | 25 | 0 | 15 | |
| Stu Voigt | MIN | 3 | 14 | 0 | 7 | |
| Sammy Johnson | MIN | 2 | 13 | 0 | 8 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIN | 32 | 104 | 0 | | |
| TAM | 34 | 104 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIN | 25-38 | 223 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| TAM | 5-17 | 48 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Attendance:
- Weather: 80 degrees, relative humidity 75%, wind 5 mph
- Time of Game:
