Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints 26 to 24
Sunday, December 18, 1983, Week 16The Los Angeles Rams played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, December 18, 1983, Week 16 of the 1983 season. The Rams won by a score of 26-24. The Rams swept the Saints for the 1983 season. With this game, the Saints finished the season 5-3-0 at home, while the Rams finished 4-4-0 on the road for the 1983 season.
The Saints finished the season with a record of 8-8-0, while the Rams finished the season at 9-7-0.
Los Angeles Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | 160 | 78 | 3 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Robinson Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Jimmy Raye Quarterbacks Coach: Bob Baker Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Raye Offensive Line Coach: Hudson Houck Running Backs Coach: Bruce Synder Defensive Line Coach: Marv Goux Linebackers Coach: Fred Whittingham Inside Linebackers Coach: Fritz Shurmur Defensive Backs Coach: Steve Shafer Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Larry Brooks Special Teams Coach: Gil Haskell Strength and Conditioning Trainer: Garrett Giemont Director of Football Operations: Jack Faulkner
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | 111 | 142 | 2 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Offensive Coordinator: King Hill Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Tight Ends Coach: Andy Everest Offensive Backfield Coach: John Levra Defensive Line Coach: Willie Zapalac Linebackers Coach: John-Paul Young Defensive Backs Coach: Lance Van Zandt Special Teams Coach: Harold Richardson, John-Paul Young Quality Control Coach: Joe Spencer Strength Coach: Russell Paternostro Owner: John Mecom