The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were easily defeated by the New England Patriots, 31 to 14, on December 12, 1976.
2nd quarter
NE
TB
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
3rd quarter
NE
TB
Andy Johnson 9-yard run (John Smith kick)
14
14
4th quarter
NE
TB
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