Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills 12 to 0
Sunday, September 4, 1983, Week 1The Miami Dolphins played the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park on Sunday, September 4, 1983, Week 1 of the 1983 season. The Dolphins won by a score of 12-0.
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 26 | 151 | 1 | 13 |
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
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 172 | 86 | 2 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Kay Stephenson Defensive Coordinator: Bob Zeman, Don Lawrence Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Jim Niblack Running Backs Coach: Andy MacDonald Tight Ends Coach: Perry Moss Offensive Assistant Coach: Al Sandahl Defensive Line Coach: Don Lawrence Linebackers Coach: Bob Zeman Defensive Backs Coach: Jerry Glanville Special Teams Coach: Miller McCalmon