Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 31 to 27
Sunday, October 4, 1987, Week 4The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, October 4, 1987, Week 4 of the 1987 season. The Buccaneers won by a score of 31-27.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | 106 | 113 | 1 | 12 |
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
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 161 | 101 | 4 | 12 |
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 Defensive Line Coach: Rex Norris Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Defensive Backs Coach: Willie Shaw Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Carl Battershell Strength and Conditioning Coach: Don Clemons General Manager: Russ Thomas Administrative Assistant: Don Doll Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel