Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 to 48
Sunday, September 13, 1987, Week 1The Atlanta Falcons played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on Sunday, September 13, 1987, Week 1 of the 1987 season. The Buccaneers won by a score of 48-10.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | 134 | 63 | 3 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marion Campbell Assistant Head Coach-Offense: Jim Hanifan Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Fred Bruney Offensive Coordinator: Rod Dowhower Running Backs Coach: Steve Crosby Tight Ends Coach: Al Groh Defensive Line Coach: Tommy Brasher Defensive Assistant Coach: Claude Humphrey Special Teams Coach: Al Groh Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen Assistant Video Coordinator: Danny Mock Administrative Assistant: Scott Campbell
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 460 | 333 | 127 | 2 | 30 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Perkins Defensive Coordinator: Douglas Graber Quarterbacks Coach: Marc Trestman Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Larry Beightol Running Backs Coach: Sylvester Croom Offensive Assistant Coach: John Bobo Defensive Line Coach: Mike DuBose Outside Linebackers Coach: Joe Kines Inside Linebackers Coach: Herb Paterra Defensive Backs Coach: Douglas Graber Defensive Assistant Coach: Bill Clay Special Teams Coach: Rodney Stokes Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kent Johnston