Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins 31 to 30

Monday, September 5, 1983, Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys played the Washington Redskins in Washington, D.C. on Monday, September 5, 1983, Week 1 of the 1983 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 31-30.


Dallas Cowboys offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
356 173 183 0 16

Coaches

Head Coach: Tom Landry Assistant Head Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Nolan Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Running Backs Coach: Al Lavan Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Gene Stallings Special Teams Coach: Alan Lowry Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Ward Research and Development: Neill Armstrong, Ermal Allen


Washington Redskins offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
447 299 148 1 26

Coaches

Head Coach: Joe Gibbs Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Richie Petitbon Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Quarterbacks Coach: Jerry Rhome Wide Receivers Coach: Charley Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Running Backs Coach: Don Breaux Tight Ends Coach: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Offensive Scouting Reports: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Defensive Line Coach: Torgy Torgeson Defensive Scouting Reports: Bill Hickman Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier Strength Coach: Dan Riley Strength Assistant Coach: Jim Speros Administrative Assistant: Bill Hickman Player Personnel Intern: Steve Spagnuolo