1983 Washington Redskins schedule
Season statistics
| Offense | Defense | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Playoff record | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
| 14-2-0 | 2-2 | 7277 | 4260 | 3017 | 24 | 419 | 6287 | 4629 | 1658 | 70 | 339 |
1983 was the fifty-second season for the Washington Redskins and the second season for Joe Gibbs as the head coach of the Redskins. They finished the season 14-2-0 in the regular season and 2-1 in the playoffs eventually losing to the Los Angeles Raiders 38-9. At the conclusion of the season two different people were recognized for their successful seasons: Joe Gibbs, Coach of the Year and Joe Theismann, AP Offensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player.
Games
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Dallas Cowboys | 30-31 | ||
| Week 2 | @ | Philadelphia Eagles | 23-13 | |
| Week 3 | Kansas City Chiefs | 27-12 | ||
| Week 4 | @ | Seattle Seahawks | 27-17 | |
| Week 5 | Los Angeles Raiders | 37-35 | ||
| Week 6 | @ | St. Louis Cardinals | 38-14 | |
| Week 7 | @ | Green Bay Packers | 47-48 | |
| Week 8 | Detroit Lions | 38-17 | ||
| Week 9 | @ | San Diego Chargers | 27-24 | |
| Week 10 | St. Louis Cardinals | 45-7 | ||
| Week 11 | @ | New York Giants | 33-17 | |
| Week 12 | @ | Los Angeles Rams | 42-20 | |
| Week 13 | Philadelphia Eagles | 28-24 | ||
| Week 14 | Atlanta Falcons | 37-21 | ||
| Week 15 | @ | Dallas Cowboys | 31-10 | |
| Week 16 | New York Giants | 31-22 |
Playoffs
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divisional Round | Los Angeles Rams | 51-7 | ||
| Conference Championship | San Francisco 49ers | 24-21 | ||
| Super Bowl | vs. | Los Angeles Raiders | 9-38 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Gibbs Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Richie Petitbon, Richie Petibon Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Quarterbacks Coach: Jerry Rhome Wide Receivers Coach: Charley Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Running Backs Coach: Don Breaux Tight Ends Coach: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Defensive Line Coach: Torgy Torgeson Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier Strength Coach: Dan Riley Player Personnel Intern: Steve Spagnuolo Administrative Assistant: Bill Hickman Defensive Scouting Reports: Bill Hickman Offensive Scouting Reports: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Strength Assistant Coach: Jim Speros