Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals 9 to 17
Sunday, December 11, 1983, Week 15The 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