Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears 17 to 28
Sunday, September 20, 1981, Week 3The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, September 20, 1981, Week 3 of the 1981 season. The Bears won by a score of 28-17.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450 | 309 | 141 | 3 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John McKay Defensive Coordinator: Tom Bass Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Nelsen Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Running Backs Coach: George Chaump Defensive Line Coach: Abe Gibron Linebackers Coach: Howard Tippett Defensive Backs Coach: Wayne Fontes Special Teams Coach: Howard Tippett Pro Scout: Bill Muir
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | 126 | 121 | 1 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Neill Armstrong Offensive Coordinator: Ted Marchibroda 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 Secondary Coach: Jim LaRue Special Teams Coach: Hank Kuhlmann General Manager: Jim Finks