New York Jets at Miami Dolphins 14 to 34
Friday, December 16, 1983, Week 16The New York Jets played the Miami Dolphins in Miami on Friday, December 16, 1983, Week 16 of the 1983 season. The Dolphins won by a score of 34-14. The Dolphins swept the Jets for the 1983 season. With this game, the Dolphins finished the season 7-1-0 at home, while the Jets finished 5-3-0 on the road for the 1983 season.
The Dolphins finished the season with a record of 12-4-0, while the Jets finished the season at 7-9-0.
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 197 | 71 | 4 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Walton Assistant Head Coach: Joe Gardi Defensive Coordinator: Joe Gardi Quarterbacks Coach: Mike Faulkiner Wide Receivers Coach: Rich Kotite Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Running Backs Coach: Bobby Hammond Special Teams Coach: Larry Pasquale
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 326 | 144 | 182 | 2 | 25 |
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