Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9 to 14

Sunday, September 24, 1978, Week 4

The Atlanta Falcons played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on Sunday, September 24, 1978, Week 4 of the 1978 season. The Buccaneers won by a score of 14-9.


Atlanta Falcons offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
217 69 148 3 13

Coaches

Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Ted Plumb Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Backs Coach: John North


Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
176 82 94 1 10

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