Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings 10 to 21
Sunday, December 15, 1996, Week 16The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis on Sunday, December 15, 1996, Week 16 of the 1996 season. The Vikings won by a score of 21-10. The Vikings and the Buccaneers split the season series for the 1996 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Vikings finished the season 5-3-0 at home, while the Buccaneers finished 1-7-0 on the road for the 1996 season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | 77 | 92 | 2 | 8 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tony Dungy Assistant Head Coach: Herman Edwards Offensive Coordinator: Mike Shula Defensive Coordinator: Monte Kiffin Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Williams Offensive Line Coach: Chris Foerster Running Backs Coach: Tony Nathan Tight Ends Coach: Clyde Christensen Offensive Assistant Coach: Ricky Porter Defensive Line Coach: Rod Marinelli Linebackers Coach: Lovie Smith Defensive Backs Coach: Herman Edwards Defensive Assistant Coach: Kevin O'Dea Special Teams Coach: Joe Marciano Strength and Conditioning Coach: Mark Asanovich Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Aaron Komarek General Manager: Rich McKay
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 339 | 194 | 145 | 4 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dennis Green Offensive Coordinator: Brian Billick Defensive Coordinator: Foge Fazio Special Teams Coordinator: Gary Zauner Quarterbacks Coach: Ray Sherman Wide Receivers Coach: Phillip "Chip" Myers Offensive Line Coach: Keith Rowen Running Backs Coach: Carl Hargrave Tight Ends Coach: Mike Tice Defensive Line Coach: John Levra Linebackers Coach: Tom Olivadotti Outside Linebackers Coach: Trent Walters Coaching Assistant: Erica Weiland Strength and Conditioning Coach: Steve Wetzel Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Friday Pro Personnel Assistant: Erica Weiland Coaches Secretary: Kirsten Lindberg