Detroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 to 21
Sunday, December 18, 1988, Week 16The Detroit Lions played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on Sunday, December 18, 1988, Week 16 of the 1988 season. The Buccaneers won by a score of 21-10. The Buccaneers swept the Lions for the 1988 season. With this game, the Buccaneers finished the season 3-5-0 at home, while the Lions finished 2-6-0 on the road for the 1988 season.
The Buccaneers finished the season with a record of 5-11-0, while the Lions finished the season at 4-12-0.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | 191 | 59 | 4 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Darryl Rogers Offensive Coordinator: Bob Baker Defensive Coordinator: Wayne Fontes Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Carpenter Offensive Line Coach: Bill Muir Running Backs Coach: Vic Rapp Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Assistant Coach: Mouse Davis Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Outside Linebackers Coach: Willie Shaw Inside Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Secondary Coach: Wayne Fontes Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Carl Battershell General Manager: Russ Thomas Administrative Assistant: Don Doll Head Trainer: Kent Falb Summer Internship: Mose Rison
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 139 | 103 | 4 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Perkins Defensive Coordinator: Douglas Graber Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Larry Beightol Running Backs Coach: Sylvester Croom Offensive Assistant Coach: Mike Shula, John Bobo Defensive Line Coach: Mike DuBose Outside Linebackers Coach: Joe Kines Inside Linebackers Coach: Herb Paterra Defensive Backs Coach: Douglas Graber Special Teams Coach: Rodney Stokes Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kent Johnston