1983 New England Patriots 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
8-8-0 0-0 5311 2706 2605 38 284 5576 3295 2281 36 326
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The New England Patriots' twenty-fourth season was in 1983, and it was the second season Ron Meyer served as the head coach of the team. The Patriots played their home games at Sullivan Stadium. They finished the season 8-8-0, 5-3-0 at home and 3-5-0 on the road.


Games

Week Opponent Score Notes
Week 1 Baltimore Colts 23-29
Week 2 @ Miami Dolphins 24-34
Week 3 New York Jets 23-13
Week 4 @ Pittsburgh Steelers 28-23
Week 5 San Francisco 49ers 13-33
Week 6 @ Baltimore Colts 7-12
Week 7 San Diego Chargers 37-21
Week 8 @ Buffalo Bills 31-0
Week 9 @ Atlanta Falcons 13-24
Week 10 Buffalo Bills 21-7
Week 11 Miami Dolphins 17-6
Week 12 Cleveland Browns 0-30
Week 13 @ New York Jets 3-26
Week 14 New Orleans Saints 7-0
Week 15 @ Los Angeles Rams 21-7
Week 16 @ Seattle Seahawks 6-24

1983 New England Patriots Coaching Staff

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