Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1997 Season Schedule & Scores

The 1997 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season marked an impressive turnaround under head coach Tony Dungy's leadership. The team finished with a 10-6 record, a significant improvement from their 6-10 performance the previous year. Key additions like quarterback Trent Dilfer and wide receiver Jacquez Green spurred the offensive revival, while the defense maintained its strength under Dungy's guidance. Though they narrowly missed the playoffs, falling short by just one game, the Buccaneers set the stage for future success in the seasons ahead.