1996 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 6-10
Finishing 4th in the NFL's Central Division of the National Football Conference
Coach: Tony Dungy (6-10)
Location: Tampa, Florida
1996 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Roster
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League ended the 1996 season with a record of 6 wins and 10 losses, finishing fourth in the NFL's Central Division of the National Football Conference.
The Buccaneers managed just 221 points, worst in the league, and the defensive squad surrendered 293. Trent Dilfer threw for 2,859 yards. Mike Alstott led pass catchers, catching 65 balls for 557 yards. Robb Thomas and Courtney Hawkins contributed to the receiving game, too.
Errict Rhett rushed for a team-high 539 yards for Tampa Bay.
Donnie Abraham intercepted 5 opponent throws. Warren Sapp sacked opposing passers 9 times.
Tony Dungy coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 221
Regular Season Points Against: 293
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 1996 | Green Bay Packers 34 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 8, 1996 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6 at Detroit Lions 21 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| September 15, 1996 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23 at Denver Broncos 27 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 0-3-0 | ||
| September 22, 1996 | Seattle Seahawks 17 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 | L | 0-2-0 | 0-2-0 | 0-4-0 | ||
| September 29, 1996 | Detroit Lions 27 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0 | L | 0-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 0-5-0 | ||
| October 13, 1996 | Minnesota Vikings 13 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 | W | 1-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-5-0 | ||
| October 20, 1996 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9 at Arizona Cardinals 13 | L | 1-3-0 | 0-3-0 | 1-6-0 | ||
| October 27, 1996 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7 at Green Bay Packers 13 | L | 1-3-0 | 0-4-0 | 1-7-0 | ||
| November 3, 1996 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 at Chicago Bears 13 | L | 1-3-0 | 0-5-0 | 1-8-0 | ||
| November 10, 1996 | Oakland Raiders 17 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20 | W | 2-3-0 | 0-5-0 | 2-8-0 | OT | |
| November 17, 1996 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25 at San Diego Chargers 17 | W | 2-3-0 | 1-5-0 | 3-8-0 | ||
| November 24, 1996 | New Orleans Saints 7 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 | W | 3-3-0 | 1-5-0 | 4-8-0 | ||
| December 1, 1996 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0 at Carolina Panthers 24 | L | 3-3-0 | 1-6-0 | 4-9-0 | ||
| December 8, 1996 | Washington Redskins 10 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 | W | 4-3-0 | 1-6-0 | 5-9-0 | ||
| December 15, 1996 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 at Minnesota Vikings 21 | L | 4-3-0 | 1-7-0 | 5-10-0 | ||
| December 22, 1996 | Chicago Bears 19 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34 | W | 5-3-0 | 1-7-0 | 6-10-0 |
