The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were easily defeated by the New England Patriots, 31 to 14, on December 12, 1976.

Ed Williams 17-yard run (Dave Green kick)

0

7

Andy Johnson 69-yard run (John Smith kick)

7

7

Morris Owens 17-yard pass from Steve Spurrier (Dave Green kick)

7

14

Andy Johnson 9-yard run (John Smith kick)

14

14

Sam Hunt 68-yard interception return (John Smith kick)

21

14

John Smith 30-yard field goal

24

14

Steve Grogan 1-yard run (Steve Zabel kick)

31

14