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The Bucs were shut out five times in 14 games and were outscored 412-125 on the season. The offense averaged an anemic 77 yards per game on the ground and 137 passing yards per game.
All the blame could not be placed on the offense though. The defense was run over by virtually every team they played, giving up an average of over 170 yards on the ground and 340 total net yards per game.
The Buccaneers were not only good at losing, but they were good at losing big. The average margin of victory for the opposition was 20.5 points per game, and four times during the course of the season the competition scored 40 points or better.
The Bucs' infamous statistics are listed below. Take a look and I think you will agree that the '76 Buccaneers are possibly the most pitiful team to take the field in the NFL.
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| Tampa Bay | Opponent | |
| Total First Downs | 191 | 283 |
| Rushing | 71 | 136 |
| Passing | 93 | 124 |
| Penalty | 27 | 23 |
| 3rd Down: Made/Att | 51/206 | 88/206 |
| 3rd Down Pct. | 24.8 | 42.7 |
| Total Net Yards | 3006 | 4801 |
| Total Plays | 809 | 909 |
| Avg. Per Game | 214.7 | 342.9 |
| Avg. Per Play | 3.7 | 5.3 |
| Net Yards Rushing | 1080 | 2389 |
| Avg. Per Game | 77.1 | 170.6 |
| Avg. Per Attempt | 2.5 | 4.1 |
| Total Rushes | 433 | 588 |
| Net Yards Passing | 1926 | 2412 |
| Avg. Per Game | 137.6 | 172.3 |
| Avg. Per Play | 5.1 | 7.5 |
| Gross Yards Passing | 1926 | 2412 |
| Att./Completions | 376/181 | 321/180 |
| Completion Pct. | 48.1 | 56.1 |
| Had Intercepted | 20 | 9 |
| Punts/Average | 92/2.8 | 65/2.8 |
| Penalties/Yards | 109/875 | 109/935 |
| Fumbles/Ball Lost | 30/17 | 33/19 |
| Touchdowns | 15 | 50 |
| Rushing | 5 | 23 |
| Passing | 9 | 19 |
| Misc | 1 | 1 |
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