Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23 to 26
Sunday, January 2, 1983, Week 17The Chicago Bears played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on Sunday, January 2, 1983, Week 17 of the 1982 season. The Buccaneers won by a score of 26-23. With this game, the Buccaneers finished the season 4-1-0 at home, while the Bears finished 1-4-0 on the road for the 1982 season.
The Buccaneers finished the season with a record of 5-4-0, while the Bears finished the season at 3-6-0.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | 135 | 113 | 1 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Buddy Ryan Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Running Backs Coach: Hank Kuhlmann Offensive Consultant: Jim Dooley Defensive Line Coach: Dale Haupt Defensive Secondary Coach: Jim LaRue Defensive Assistant Coach: Steve Kazor Special Teams Coach: Hank Kuhlmann, Steve Kazor General Manager: Jim Finks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | 325 | 99 | 3 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John McKay Defensive Coordinator: Wayne Fontes Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Nelsen Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Running Backs Coach: Jim Gruden Defensive Line Coach: Abe Gibron Linebackers Coach: Howard Tippett Defensive Backs Coach: Wayne Fontes Special Teams Coach: Frank Emanuel