Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Philadelphia Eagles 3 to 13
Sunday, September 18, 1977, Week 1The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia on Sunday, September 18, 1977, Week 1 of the 1977 season. The Eagles won by a score of 13-3.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 26 | 92 | 1 | 8 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John McKay Chief Assistant: Abe Gibron Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Nelsen Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Nelsen Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Frei, Skip Husbands Running Backs Coach: Willie Brown Defensive Line Coach: Abe Gibron Linebackers Coach: Tom Bass, Phil Krueger Defensive Backs Coach: Wayne Fontes Special Teams Coach: Dennis Fryzell
Philadelphia Eagles offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 137 | 144 | 5 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Vermeil Defensive Coordinator: Marion Campbell Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Coury Offensive Line Coach: Duane Putnam, Ken Iman Running Backs Coach: Johnny Roland Tight Ends Coach: Carl Peterson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Clausen Linebackers Coach: Rod Rust, Bill Davis Sr. Secondary Coach: Fred Bruney Special Teams Coach: Ken Iman