Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns 27 to 21
Sunday, September 4, 1983, Week 1The Minnesota Vikings played the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland on Sunday, September 4, 1983, Week 1 of the 1983 season. The Vikings won by a score of 27-21.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 387 | 198 | 189 | 2 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | 186 | 116 | 4 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sam Rutigliano Offensive Coordinator: Larrye Weaver Defensive Coordinator: Marty Schottenheimer Wide Receivers Coach: Joe Daniels Offensive Line Coach: Howard Mudd Running Backs Coach: Jim Garrett Offensive Backfield Coach: Joe Scannella Defensive Line Coach: Tom Pratt Linebackers Coach: Dave Adolph Special Teams Coach: John Petercuskie Special Assistant: Darvin Wallis Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Redding Film Coordinator: Ed Ulinski Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy