Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints 31 to 34
Sunday, September 18, 1983, Week 3The Chicago Bears played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 18, 1983, Week 3 of the 1983 season. The Saints won by a score of 34-31.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 493 | 304 | 189 | 5 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Buddy Ryan Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Running Backs Coach: Johnny Roland Defensive Line Coach: Dale Haupt Defensive Secondary Coach: Jim LaRue Defensive Assistant Coach: Steve Kazor Special Teams Coach: Steve Kazor Research and Quality Control: Jim Dooley General Manager: Jerry Vainisi
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 248 | 84 | 6 | 21 |
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