Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys 24 to 17
Monday, December 26, 1983, Wild Card RoundThe Rams began their playoff run on the road against the Cowboys on Monday, December 26, 1983. The Rams won, 24-17 and advanced to play Washington Redskins. The Cowboys finished their season 12-4-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Los Angeles Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | 149 | 94 | 0 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Robinson Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Jimmy Raye Quarterbacks Coach: Bob Baker Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Raye Offensive Line Coach: Hudson Houck Running Backs Coach: Bruce Synder Defensive Line Coach: Marv Goux Linebackers Coach: Fred Whittingham Inside Linebackers Coach: Fritz Shurmur Defensive Backs Coach: Steve Shafer Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Larry Brooks Special Teams Coach: Gil Haskell Strength and Conditioning Trainer: Garrett Giemont Director of Football Operations: Jack Faulkner
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 363 | 300 | 63 | 4 | 24 |
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