Detroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21 to 23
Sunday, December 26, 1982, Week 16The Detroit Lions played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on Sunday, December 26, 1982, Week 16 of the 1982 season. The Buccaneers won by a score of 23-21. With this game, the Lions finished the season 2-2-0 on the road.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | 97 | 113 | 2 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Coordinator: Ted Marchibroda Defensive Coordinator: Maxie Baughan Quarterbacks Coach: Ted Marchibroda Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: John Brunner Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Maxie Baughan Defensive Backfield Coach: Mel Phillips Special Teams Coach: Joe Madden Special Assignments Coach: Don Doll Strength and Conditioning Coach: Gary Wade General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 377 | 257 | 120 | 2 | 24 |
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