Miami Dolphins at Houston Oilers 24 to 17
Sunday, December 4, 1983, Week 14The Miami Dolphins played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, December 4, 1983, Week 14 of the 1983 season. The Dolphins won by a score of 24-17. With this game, the Dolphins finished the season 5-3-0 on the road.
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 343 | 195 | 148 | 2 | 23 |
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
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328 | 160 | 168 | 1 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ed Biles Interim Head Coach: Chuck Studley Offensive Coordinator: Kay Dalton Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Studley Wide Receivers Coach: Andy Bourgeois Offensive Line Coach: Bill Henry Walsh Tight Ends Coach: Vic Rapp Offensive Backs Coach: Elijah Pitts Defensive Line Coach: Ralph Staub Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Ken Houston Special Teams Coach: Vic Rapp Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bill Allerheiligen