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
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Joe Ferguson | BUF | 21-36 | 233 | 0 | 2 | 36 | |
| David Woodley | MIA | 8-22 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Tony Nathan | MIA | 1-1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Joe Cribbs | BUF | 16 | 76 | 0 | 21 | |
| Andra Franklin | MIA | 18 | 75 | 0 | 12 | |
| Tony Nathan | MIA | 11 | 44 | 0 | 13 | |
| David Overstreet | MIA | 4 | 15 | 0 | 13 | |
| Roosevelt Leaks | BUF | 5 | 10 | 0 | 4 | |
| David Woodley | MIA | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| Woody Bennett | MIA | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jerry Butler | BUF | 7 | 99 | 0 | 21 | |
| Joe Cribbs | BUF | 7 | 60 | 0 | 23 | |
| Byron Franklin | BUF | 1 | 36 | 0 | 36 | |
| Tony Nathan | MIA | 6 | 29 | 0 | 8 | |
| Roosevelt Leaks | BUF | 2 | 13 | 0 | 7 | |
| Mark Brammer | BUF | 2 | 13 | 0 | 9 | |
| Tony Hunter | BUF | 2 | 12 | 0 | 9 | |
| Tommy Vigorito | MIA | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 21 | 86 | 0 | | |
| MIA | 36 | 151 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 21-36 | 233 | 0 | 2 | 6 | |
| MIA | 9-23 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills
- Attendance:
- Weather: 72 degrees, relative humidity 60%, wind 12 mph
- Time of Game:
