Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs 13 to 17
Sunday, September 4, 1983, Week 1The Seattle Seahawks played the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday, September 4, 1983, Week 1 of the 1983 season. The Chiefs won by a score of 17-13.
Seattle Seahawks offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 308 | 198 | 110 | 2 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Knox Assistant Head Coach: Tom Catlin Offensive Coordinator: Ray Prochaska Defensive Coordinator: Tom Catlin Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Meyer Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Moore Offensive Line Coach: Ray Prochaska Running Backs Coach: Chick Harris Tight Ends Coach: Rusty Tillman Defensive Line Coach: George Dyer Linebackers Coach: Tom Catlin Defensive Backs Coach: Ralph Hawkins Special Teams Coach: Rusty Tillman Special Assignments: Joe Vitt President: Mike McCormack General Manager: Mike McCormack
Kansas City Chiefs offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 | 245 | 120 | 1 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Mackovic Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Offensive Run Game Coordinator: Rod Humenuik Quarterbacks Coach: Pete McCulley Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Offensive Backs Coach: Willie Peete Offensive Assistant Coach: J.D. Helm Defensive Line Coach: Walt Corey Outside Linebackers Coach: Jim Vechiarella Inside Linebackers Coach: Dan Daniel Defensive Backs Coach: Bud Carson, Douglas Graber Defensive Quality Control Coach: Douglas Graber Special Teams Coach: Jim Vechiarella Line Coach: Clarence T. Hewgley, Jr. Quality Control Coach: J.D. Helm Strength and Conditioning Coach: Clarence T. Hewgley, Jr.