Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 to 7
Sunday, October 1, 1978, Week 5The Minnesota Vikings played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on Sunday, October 1, 1978, Week 5 of the 1978 season. The Vikings won by a score of 24-7. The Buccaneers and the Vikings split the season series for the 1978 season, each winning one game.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319 | 208 | 111 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Offensive Line Coach: John Michels
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 283 | 87 | 3 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John McKay Offensive Coordinator: Joe Gibbs Defensive Coordinator: Tom Bass Chief Assistant: Abe Gibron Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Nelsen Wide Receivers Coach: Willie Brown Offensive Line Coach: Skip Husbands Running Backs Coach: Joe Gibbs Defensive Line Coach: Abe Gibron Linebackers Coach: Tom Bass Defensive Backs Coach: Wayne Fontes Special Teams Coach: Phil Krueger Scout: Bill Muir