Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (September 4, 1983)

Game Recap


In a September week 1 meeting in Buffalo, the Dolphins enjoyed a 12-0 win over the Bills. The Dolphins got a shutout.

The Dolphins were guided by David Woodley who finished with 0 picks.

For the Bills, Joe Ferguson tossed in 233 yards passing in the air. Jerry Butler caught 99 receiving yards.

The Dolphins finished with 177 total yards, 13 first downs, 1 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bills registered 258 total yards, 14 first downs, 2 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 12-0
  • Date: Sunday, September 4, 1983
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 177, Turnovers: 1
  • Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 258, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIA 0 6 3 3 12
BUF 0 0 0 0 0

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Joe FergusonBUF21-362330236
David WoodleyMIA8-2240008
Tony NathanMIA1-16006

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Joe CribbsBUF1676021
Andra FranklinMIA1875012
Tony NathanMIA1144013
David OverstreetMIA415013
Roosevelt LeaksBUF51004
David WoodleyMIA1909
Woody BennettMIA2805

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Jerry ButlerBUF799021
Joe CribbsBUF760023
Byron FranklinBUF136036
Tony NathanMIA62908
Roosevelt LeaksBUF21307
Mark BrammerBUF21309
Tony HunterBUF21209
Tommy VigoritoMIA1707

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
BUF21860
MIA361510

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
BUF21-36233026
MIA9-2346003

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