Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Redskins 17 to 27
Sunday, January 30, 1983, Super BowlThe Dolphins played the Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on Sunday, January 30, 1983. The Dolphins entered the game with a record of 7-2-0, while the Redskins entered the game with a record of 8-1-0. The Redskins won 27-17 to win Super Bowl XVII, finishing their championship season with a record of 8-1-0 in the regular season, 4-0 in the playoffs. The Dolphins finished their season 7-2-0 in the regular season, 3-1 in the playoffs. John Riggins was voted as the Super Bowl MVP, the first Super Bowl MVP of his career.
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | 80 | 96 | 2 | 9 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Bill Arnsparger Running Defense Coordinator: Mike Scarry Quarterbacks Coach: Wally English Wide Receivers Coach: David Shula, Wally English Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Linebackers Coach: Steve Crosby Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby, Carl Taseff Punting Coach: Tom Keane
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 124 | 276 | 2 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Gibbs Assistant Head Coach: Dan Henning Defensive Coordinator: Richie Petitbon Wide Receivers Coach: Charley Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Running Backs Coach: Don Breaux Tight Ends Coach: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Offensive Scouting Reports: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Defensive Line Coach: Torgy Torgeson Linebackers Coach: Larry Peccatiello Defensive Scouting Reports: Bill Hickman Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier Strength Coach: Dan Riley Assistant Strength Coach: Jim Speros Administrative Assistant: Bill Hickman