Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31 to 16
Sunday, September 15, 1985, Week 2The Minnesota Vikings played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on Sunday, September 15, 1985, Week 2 of the 1985 season. The Vikings won by a score of 31-16.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 183 | 79 | 2 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Rehbein Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Running Backs Coach: Marc Trestman Offensive Backfield Coach: Marc Trestman Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Defensive Backs Coach: Pete Carroll Defensive Assistant Coach: Tom Batta Special Teams Coach: Tom Batta Kicking Coach: Tom Batta
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 349 | 234 | 115 | 5 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Offensive Coordinator: Jimmy Raye Defensive Coordinator: Doug Shively Quarterbacks Coach: Jimmy Raye Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: Kim Helton Running Backs Coach: Vic Rapp Offensive Film Assistant: Greg Brown Defensive Line Coach: Don Lawrence Linebackers Coach: Howard Tippett, Doug Shively Defensive Backs Coach: Dick Roach Special Teams Coach: Howard Tippett Strength and Conditioning Coach: Joe Diange