| 1983 Buffalo Bills season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Ralph Wilson |
| Head coach | Kay Stephenson |
| Home field | Rich Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–8 |
| Division place | 2nd AFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | RB Joe Cribbs DT Fred Smerlas |
The 1983 Buffalo Bills season was the franchise's 14th season in the National Football League, and the 24th overall. It was the first of three seasons for head coach Kay Stephenson. Bills running back Joe Cribbs was both the Bills' leading rusher (1131 yards), and the team's leader in receptions and receiving yards (57 catches for 524 yards).[note 1] The team looked to improve on its 4–5 record from 1982. With the NFL schedule back to 16 games, the Bills were a more competitive team during 1983. The team started 5–2 through its first 7 games. However, they would struggle the rest of the way, as they went 3–6 in its final 9 games en route to a mediocre 8–8 season. This season also saw the Bills beat the Dolphins in Miami for the first time since 1966, Miami's inaugural season. After beating the Chiefs, 14–9, in Arrowhead Stadium on December 4, the Bills would lose 22 road games in a row, which included going 0–8 on the road in each of the following two seasons.
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