Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots 21 to 16
Sunday, September 3, 2000, Week 1The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 3, 2000, Week 1 of the 2000 season. The Buccaneers won by a score of 21-16.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | 156 | 140 | 1 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tony Dungy Assistant Head Coach: Herman Edwards Offensive Coordinator: Les Steckel Defensive Coordinator: Monte Kiffin Quarterbacks Coach: Clyde Christensen Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Williams Offensive Line Coach: Chris Foerster Running Backs Coach: Tony Nathan Tight Ends Coach: Ricky Thomas Offensive Assistant Coach: Wendell Avery 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: Les Ebert General Manager: Rich McKay Training Camp Coach: Greg Manusky Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Bradley Sherrod, Kevin Sumlin
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | 190 | 88 | 1 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Belichick Assistant Head Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Offensive Coordinator: Charlie Weis Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Rehbein Wide Receivers Coach: Ivan Fears Offensive Line Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Running Backs Coach: Charlie Weis Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Jeff Davidson Defensive Line Coach: Randy Melvin Linebackers Coach: Rob Ryan Defensive Backs Coach: Eric Mangini, DeWayne Walker Assistant Linebackers Coach: Pepper Johnson Defensive Assistant Coach: Brian Daboll, DeWayne Walker Special Teams Coach: Brad Seely Strength and Conditioning Coach: Mike Woicik Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Markus Paul Owner: Robert Kraft Director of Football Research: Ernie Adams Assistant Director of Player Personnel: Jason Licht National Scout: Lionel Vital Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Pepper Johnson, Greg Knox