Seattle Seahawks at Miami Dolphins 27 to 20
Saturday, December 31, 1983, Divisional RoundThe Dolphins began their playoff run at home against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, December 31, 1983. The Seahawks began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the Denver Broncos. The Seahawks continued their playoff run with a victory, 27-20, against the Dolphins. The Dolphins finished their season 12-4-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Seattle Seahawks offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | 183 | 151 | 1 | 21 |
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
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 193 | 128 | 5 | 21 |
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