Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins 7 to 31
Saturday, January 8, 1983, Wild Card RoundThe Lions began their playoff run on the road against the Redskins on Saturday, January 8, 1983. The Redskins won, 31-7 and advanced to play Minnesota Vikings. The Lions finished their season 4-5-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 364 | 269 | 95 | 5 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Coordinator: Ted Marchibroda Defensive Coordinator: Maxie Baughan Quarterbacks Coach: Ted Marchibroda Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: John Brunner Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Maxie Baughan Defensive Backfield Coach: Mel Phillips Special Teams Coach: Joe Madden Special Assignments Coach: Don Doll Strength and Conditioning Coach: Gary Wade General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 366 | 191 | 175 | 0 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Gibbs Assistant Head Coach: Dan Henning Defensive Coordinator: Richie Petitbon 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 Linebackers Coach: Larry Peccatiello Defensive Scouting Reports: Bill Hickman Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier Strength Coach: Dan Riley Administrative Assistant: Bill Hickman