Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals 9 to 17

Sunday, December 11, 1983, Week 15

The Detroit Lions played the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Sunday, December 11, 1983, Week 15 of the 1983 season. The Bengals won by a score of 17-9. With this game, the Bengals finished the season 4-4-0 at home, while the Lions finished 3-5-0 on the road for the 1983 season.


Detroit Lions offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
221 105 116 3 16

Coaches

Head Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Coordinator: Ted Marchibroda Defensive Coordinator: Ed Beard Quarterbacks Coach: Ted Marchibroda Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backfield Coach: Mel Phillips Special Teams Coach: Joe Madden Special Assignments Coach: Don Doll General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel


Cincinnati Bengals offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
326 123 203 3 21

Coaches

Head Coach: Forrest Gregg Defensive Coordinator: Hank Bullough Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Tight Ends Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Hank Bullough Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Bruce Coslet Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood