New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 to 21
Sunday, October 23, 1983, Week 8The New Orleans Saints played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on Sunday, October 23, 1983, Week 8 of the 1983 season. The Saints won by a score of 24-21.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 239 | 60 | 179 | 6 | 19 |
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
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 67 | 74 | 3 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John McKay Defensive Coordinator: Wayne Fontes Quarterbacks Coach: Boyd Dowler Wide Receivers Coach: Phillip "Chip" Myers Offensive Line Coach: Kim Helton Running Backs Coach: Jim Gruden Defensive Line Coach: Abe Gibron Linebackers Coach: Howard Tippett Defensive Backs Coach: Wayne Fontes Kicking Teams: Frank Emanuel