Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins 38 to 35
Sunday, October 9, 1983, Week 6The Buffalo Bills played the Miami Dolphins in Miami on Sunday, October 9, 1983, Week 6 of the 1983 season. The Bills won by a score of 38-35. The Bills threw for the most passing yards in a game during the 1983 season with 407 yards. The Dolphins and the Bills split the season series for the 1983 season, each winning one game.
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 483 | 407 | 76 | 2 | 28 |
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
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 488 | 335 | 153 | 2 | 31 |
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