Miami Dolphins at New Orleans Saints 7 to 17
Sunday, October 2, 1983, Week 5The Miami Dolphins played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, October 2, 1983, Week 5 of the 1983 season. The Saints won by a score of 17-7.
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | 178 | 66 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Bill Arnsparger Running Defense Coordinator: Mike Scarry Wide Receivers Coach: David Shula Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Special Teams Coach: Bob Matheson Punting Coach: Tom Keane Strength and Flexibility: Junior Wade
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 124 | 199 | 1 | 21 |
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