Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 to 21

Saturday, September 5, 1981, Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on Saturday, September 5, 1981, Week 1 of the 1981 season. The Buccaneers won by a score of 21-13.


Minnesota Vikings offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
443 343 100 4 27

Coaches

Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese


Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
219 108 111 0 10

Coaches

Head Coach: John McKay Defensive Coordinator: Tom Bass Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Nelsen Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Running Backs Coach: George Chaump Defensive Line Coach: Abe Gibron Linebackers Coach: Howard Tippett Defensive Backs Coach: Wayne Fontes Special Teams Coach: Howard Tippett Pro Scout: Bill Muir