Detroit Lions at Houston Oilers 17 to 27
Sunday, November 13, 1983, Week 11The Detroit Lions played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, November 13, 1983, Week 11 of the 1983 season. The Oilers won by a score of 27-17.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325 | 207 | 118 | 4 | 24 |
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
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | 189 | 121 | 1 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ed Biles Interim Head Coach: Chuck Studley Offensive Coordinator: Kay Dalton Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Studley Wide Receivers Coach: Andy Bourgeois Offensive Line Coach: Bill Henry Walsh Tight Ends Coach: Vic Rapp Offensive Backs Coach: Elijah Pitts Defensive Line Coach: Ralph Staub Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Ken Houston Special Teams Coach: Vic Rapp Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bill Allerheiligen