Baltimore Colts at New England Patriots 29 to 23
Sunday, September 4, 1983, Week 1The Baltimore Colts played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 4, 1983, Week 1 of the 1983 season. The Colts won by a score of 29-23.
Baltimore Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 455 | 283 | 172 | 3 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Frank Kush Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Mann Offensive Line Coach: Mike Westhoff, Hal Hunter Sr. Tight Ends Coach: Mike Westhoff Offensive Backfield Coach: Roger Theder Defensive Line Coach: Gunther Cunningham Linebackers Coach: Gunther Cunningham, Rick Venturi Secondary Coach: Bob Valesente Special Teams Coach: Mike Westhoff, Bob Valesente
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 422 | 200 | 222 | 4 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ron Meyer Offensive Coordinator: Lew Erber Defensive Coordinator: Rod Rust Quarterbacks Coach: Lew Erber Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Endicott Offensive Line Coach: Bill Muir Tight Ends Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Offensive Backfield Coach: Cleve Bryant Linebackers Coach: Tommy Brasher, Steve Sidwell Defensive Backs Coach: Steve Walters Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Strength and Conditioning Coach: LeBaron Caruthers