Game Recap
In a December 18 week 14 contest in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers authored a 17-7 victory against the Cardinals. Buccaneers took the going into halftime 14-7 and stayed composed in the second half. The Cardinals were shut out in the second.
The Buccaneers were led by Gary Huff who threw for 1 TD. Morris Owens finished with 138 receiving yards, 1 TD.
For the Cardinals, finished with 0 INTs.
The Buccaneers finished with 279 total yards, 11 first downs, 1 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Cardinals ended with 296 total yards, 17 first downs, 4 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM defeat St. Louis Cardinals 17-7
- Date: Sunday, December 18, 1977
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 279, Turnovers: 1
- St. Louis Cardinals Stats - Yards: 296, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| STL |
0 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
| TAM |
7 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
17 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Gary Huff | TAM | 7-12 | 171 | 1 | 1 | 62 | |
| Jim Hart | STL | 16-29 | 162 | 0 | 2 | 29 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Wayne Morris | STL | 19 | 64 | 1 | 11 | |
| Louis Carter | TAM | 20 | 45 | 1 | 6 | |
| Jimmy DuBose | TAM | 11 | 45 | 0 | 10 | |
| Steve Jones | STL | 4 | 34 | 0 | 18 | |
| Jim Otis | STL | 9 | 19 | 0 | 7 | |
| Jerry Latin | STL | 3 | 17 | 0 | 10 | |
| Ed Williams | TAM | 7 | 17 | 0 | 7 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Morris Owens | TAM | 4 | 138 | 1 | 62 | |
| Ike Harris | STL | 6 | 94 | 0 | 29 | |
| Mel Gray | STL | 2 | 28 | 0 | 18 | |
| Jimmy DuBose | TAM | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
| Jack Novak | TAM | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| Steve Jones | STL | 2 | 10 | 0 | 14 | |
| Jerry Latin | STL | 3 | 10 | 0 | 11 | |
| Jim Otis | STL | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| STL | 37 | 134 | 1 | | |
| TAM | 39 | 108 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| STL | 16-29 | 162 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| TAM | 7-12 | 171 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The St. Louis Cardinals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Attendance:
- Weather: 66 degrees, relative humidity 72%, wind 14 mph
- Time of Game:
