1983 Miami Dolphins Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 12-4
Finishing 1st in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Division Playoff
Coach: Don Shula (12-4)
Location: Miami, Florida
1983 Miami Dolphins Roster
The Miami Dolphins of the National Football League ended the 1983 season with a record of 12 wins and 4 losses, finishing first in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
Defensively, the Dolphins allowed 250 points, lowest in the league. Miami ran up 389 points. Dan Marino tossed for 2,210 yards. Tony Nathan hauled in 52 passes, while Mark Duper accumulated 1,003 receiving yards, while Nat Moore contributed to the receiving game as well.
Andra Franklin carried the ball for a team-best 746 yards, and Tony Nathan also contributed to the rushing attack.
William Judson intercepted 6 opponent throws. Doug Betters topped the defensive unit with 16 quarterback sacks, helping propel the defense to an overall total of 49 sacks.
Don Shula coached the team. The 1983 Miami Dolphins lost in the Division Playoff.
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Regular Season Points For: 389
Regular Season Points Against: 250
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 1983 | Miami Dolphins 12 at Buffalo Bills 0 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 11, 1983 | New England Patriots 24 at Miami Dolphins 34 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| September 19, 1983 | Miami Dolphins 14 at Los Angeles Raiders 27 | L | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| September 25, 1983 | Kansas City Chiefs 6 at Miami Dolphins 14 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| October 2, 1983 | Miami Dolphins 7 at New Orleans Saints 17 | L | 2-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| October 9, 1983 | Buffalo Bills 38 at Miami Dolphins 35 | L | 2-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-3-0 | OT | |
| October 16, 1983 | Miami Dolphins 32 at New York Jets 14 | W | 2-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| October 23, 1983 | Miami Dolphins 21 at Baltimore Colts 7 | W | 2-1-0 | 3-2-0 | 5-3-0 | ||
| October 30, 1983 | Los Angeles Rams 14 at Miami Dolphins 30 | W | 3-1-0 | 3-2-0 | 6-3-0 | ||
| November 6, 1983 | Miami Dolphins 20 at San Francisco 49ers 17 | W | 3-1-0 | 4-2-0 | 7-3-0 | ||
| November 13, 1983 | Miami Dolphins 6 at New England Patriots 17 | L | 3-1-0 | 4-3-0 | 7-4-0 | ||
| November 20, 1983 | Baltimore Colts 0 at Miami Dolphins 37 | W | 4-1-0 | 4-3-0 | 8-4-0 | ||
| November 28, 1983 | Cincinnati Bengals 14 at Miami Dolphins 38 | W | 5-1-0 | 4-3-0 | 9-4-0 | ||
| December 4, 1983 | Miami Dolphins 24 at Houston Oilers 17 | W | 5-1-0 | 5-3-0 | 10-4-0 | ||
| December 10, 1983 | Atlanta Falcons 24 at Miami Dolphins 31 | W | 6-1-0 | 5-3-0 | 11-4-0 | ||
| December 16, 1983 | New York Jets 14 at Miami Dolphins 34 | W | 7-1-0 | 5-3-0 | 12-4-0 | ||
| December 31, 1983 | Seattle Seahawks 27 at Miami Dolphins 20 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | AFC Divisional Playoff |
