1988 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 5-11
Finishing 3rd in the NFL's Central Division of the National Football Conference
Coach: Ray Perkins (5-11)
Location: Tampa, Florida
1988 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Roster
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League ended the 1988 season with a record of 5 wins and 11 losses, finishing third in the NFL's Central Division of the National Football Conference.
The Buccaneers scored 261 points, but the defensive squad allowed 350. Vinny Testaverde triggered the aerial attack, throwing for 3,240 yards. Bruce Hill led pass catchers, catching 58 balls for 1,040 yards, while Mark Carrier contributed to the receiving game, too.
Lars Tate rushed for a team-high 467 yards for Tampa Bay, and William Howard also aided the ground game.
Harry Hamilton intercepted 6 opponent throws. Ron Holmes topped the defensive unit with 4 sacks.
Ray Perkins coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 261
Regular Season Points Against: 350
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 1988 | Philadelphia Eagles 41 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 11, 1988 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 at Green Bay Packers 10 | W | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| September 18, 1988 | Phoenix Cardinals 30 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 | L | 0-2-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| September 25, 1988 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9 at New Orleans Saints 13 | L | 0-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| October 2, 1988 | Green Bay Packers 24 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 | W | 1-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
| October 9, 1988 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 at Minnesota Vikings 14 | L | 1-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-4-0 | ||
| October 16, 1988 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31 at Indianapolis Colts 35 | L | 1-2-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-5-0 | ||
| October 23, 1988 | Minnesota Vikings 49 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20 | L | 1-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-6-0 | ||
| October 30, 1988 | Miami Dolphins 17 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14 | L | 1-4-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-7-0 | ||
| November 6, 1988 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 at Chicago Bears 28 | L | 1-4-0 | 1-4-0 | 2-8-0 | ||
| November 13, 1988 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23 at Detroit Lions 20 | W | 1-4-0 | 2-4-0 | 3-8-0 | ||
| November 20, 1988 | Chicago Bears 27 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 15 | L | 1-5-0 | 2-4-0 | 3-9-0 | ||
| November 27, 1988 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 at Atlanta Falcons 17 | L | 1-5-0 | 2-5-0 | 3-10-0 | ||
| December 4, 1988 | Buffalo Bills 5 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 | W | 2-5-0 | 2-5-0 | 4-10-0 | ||
| December 11, 1988 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7 at New England Patriots 10 | L | 2-5-0 | 2-6-0 | 4-11-0 | OT | |
| December 18, 1988 | Detroit Lions 10 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21 | W | 3-5-0 | 2-6-0 | 5-11-0 |
