1983 New York Jets Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 7-9
Finishing 4th in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Joe Walton (7-9)
Location: New York, New York
1983 New York Jets Roster
The New York Jets of the National Football League ended the 1983 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, finishing fourth in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference.
New York scored 313 points, while the defense allowed 331. Richard Todd directed the offense, throwing for 3,478 yards. Wesley Walker topped pass catchers, hauling in 61 balls for 868 yards. Bruce Harper and Lam Jones were targeted regularly also.
Freeman McNeil rushed for a team-leading 654 yards for the Jets, while Dwayne Crutchfield additionally contributed to the rushing attack.
Lance Mehl picked off 7 opponent throws. Mark Gastineau paced the defensive unit with 19 quarterback sacks.
Joe Walton coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 313
Regular Season Points Against: 331
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 1983 | New York Jets 41 at San Diego Chargers 29 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 11, 1983 | Seattle Seahawks 17 at New York Jets 10 | L | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| September 18, 1983 | New York Jets 13 at New England Patriots 23 | L | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| September 25, 1983 | Los Angeles Rams 24 at New York Jets 27 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | OT | |
| October 3, 1983 | New York Jets 34 at Buffalo Bills 10 | W | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| October 9, 1983 | New York Jets 7 at Cleveland Browns 10 | L | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| October 16, 1983 | Miami Dolphins 32 at New York Jets 14 | L | 1-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| October 23, 1983 | Atlanta Falcons 27 at New York Jets 21 | L | 1-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-5-0 | ||
| October 30, 1983 | New York Jets 27 at San Francisco 49ers 13 | W | 1-3-0 | 3-2-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| November 6, 1983 | Baltimore Colts 17 at New York Jets 14 | L | 1-4-0 | 3-2-0 | 4-6-0 | ||
| November 13, 1983 | Buffalo Bills 24 at New York Jets 17 | L | 1-5-0 | 3-2-0 | 4-7-0 | ||
| November 21, 1983 | New York Jets 31 at New Orleans Saints 28 | W | 1-5-0 | 4-2-0 | 5-7-0 | ||
| November 27, 1983 | New England Patriots 3 at New York Jets 26 | W | 2-5-0 | 4-2-0 | 6-7-0 | ||
| December 4, 1983 | New York Jets 10 at Baltimore Colts 6 | W | 2-5-0 | 5-2-0 | 7-7-0 | ||
| December 10, 1983 | Pittsburgh Steelers 34 at New York Jets 7 | L | 2-6-0 | 5-2-0 | 7-8-0 | ||
| December 16, 1983 | New York Jets 14 at Miami Dolphins 34 | L | 2-6-0 | 5-3-0 | 7-9-0 |
