Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 20 to 17
Sunday, December 20, 1981, Week 16The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, December 20, 1981, Week 16 of the 1981 season. The Buccaneers won by a score of 20-17. The Buccaneers swept the Lions for the 1981 season. With this game, the Lions finished the season 7-1-0 at home, while the Buccaneers finished 3-5-0 on the road for the 1981 season.
The Lions finished the season with a record of 8-8-0, while the Buccaneers finished the season at 9-7-0.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 276 | 172 | 104 | 0 | 11 |
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
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 | 181 | 159 | 3 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Defensive Coordinator: Maxie Baughan Quarterbacks Coach: Bob Schnelker Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: John Brunner Defensive Line Coach: Floyd Peters Linebackers Coach: Maxie Baughan Defensive Backfield Coach: Mel Phillips Special Teams Coach: Joe Madden Strength and Conditioning Coach: Gary Wade General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel