Green Bay Packers at Houston Oilers 41 to 38
Sunday, September 4, 1983, Week 1The Green Bay Packers played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, September 4, 1983, Week 1 of the 1983 season. The Packers won by a score of 41-38.
Green Bay Packers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 479 | 344 | 135 | 2 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bart Starr Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Defensive Coordinator: John Meyer Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Carpenter Offensive Line Coach: Ernie McMillan Offensive Backs Coach: John Brunner Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Bill Meyers Defensive Line Coach: Richard "Doc" Urich Linebackers Coach: Monte Kiffin Defensive Backs Coach: Ross Fichtner Special Teams Coach: Dick Rehbein
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 498 | 348 | 150 | 2 | 28 |
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