Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 to 16
Sunday, September 18, 1983, Week 3The Minnesota Vikings played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on Sunday, September 18, 1983, Week 3 of the 1983 season. The Vikings won by a score of 19-16.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 354 | 264 | 90 | 0 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306 | 192 | 114 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John McKay Defensive Coordinator: Wayne Fontes Quarterbacks Coach: Boyd Dowler Wide Receivers Coach: Phillip "Chip" Myers Offensive Line Coach: Kim Helton Running Backs Coach: Jim Gruden Defensive Line Coach: Abe Gibron Linebackers Coach: Howard Tippett Defensive Backs Coach: Wayne Fontes Kicking Teams: Frank Emanuel