1983 NFL Season
As originally written by Jimmy Delach and Tim Brulia:
PRESEASON
Saturday 7/30: Saints-Steelers (Canton, OH - Hall of Fame Game), 2:00, ABC. Frank Gifford, Howard Cosell
Friday 8/12: Giants-Steelers, 8:00, ABC. Frank Gifford, Howard Cosell
Sunday 8/14: Patriots-49ers, 4:00, NBC. Marv Albert, John Brodie
Thursday 8/18: Jets-Bengals, 9:00, CBS. Pat Summerall, John Madden
Friday 8/19: Dolphins-Redskins, 8:00, ABC. Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson, Howard Cosell
Saturday 8/20: Eagles-Packers, 4:00, CBS. Pat Summerall, John Madden
Saturday 8/20: Steelers-Cowboys, 9:00, NBC. Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Friday 8/26: Raiders-Browns, 8:00, NBC. Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Saturday 8/27: Oilers-Cowboys, 9:00, CBS. Pat Summerall, John Madden
WEEK 1, 1983 - NBC Doubleheader:
Saturday 9/3:
Eagles-49ers, 6, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Note: The PHI-SF game was not a national telecast but was seen only on the primary/secondary CBS affiliates of their respective teams.
Sunday 9/4:
Falcons-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Colts-Patriots, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Jim Turner
Broncos-Steelers, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Lions-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, John Dockery
Packers-Oilers, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Raiders-Bengals, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Rams-Giants, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Dolphins-Bills, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Vikings-Browns, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
Cardinals-Saints, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Charlie Waters
Jets-Chargers, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Seahawks-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Gene Washington
Monday 9/5:
Cowboys-Redskins, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 2, 1983 - NBC Doubleheader:
Thursday 9/8:
49ers-Vikings, 8:30, ABC, Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson, Howard Cosell
Sunday 9/11:
Bills-Bengals, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Mike Adamle
Browns-Lions, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Gene Washington
Cowboys-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Giants-Falcons, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, John Madden
Steelers-Packers, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Buccaneers-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Redskins-Eagles, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, Hank Stram
Broncos-Colts, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Oilers-Raiders, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Jim Turner
Patriots-Dolphins, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Saints-Rams, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Seahawks-Jets, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 9/12:
Chargers-Chiefs, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 3, 1983 - CBS Doubleheader:
Thursday 9/15:
Bengals-Browns, 8:30, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
Sunday 9/18:
Falcons-Lions, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Colts-Bills, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Bob Chandler
Bears-Saints, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Chiefs-Redskins, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Rams-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
Jets-Patriots, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Steelers-Oilers, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
49ers-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Vikings-Buccaneers, 4, CBS, Jim Kelly, John Dockery
Giants-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Eagles-Broncos, 4, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Charlie Waters
Chargers-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Merlin Olsen
Monday 9/19:
Dolphins-Raiders, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson, Howard Cosell
WEEK 4, 1983 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/25:
Bengals-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Lions-Vikings, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, John Dockery
Oilers-Bills, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Chiefs-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Jim Turner
Patriots-Steelers, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Saints-Cowboys, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Cardinals-Eagles, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Charlie Waters
Bears-Colts, 2, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Falcons-49ers, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Browns-Chargers, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Bob Chandler
Raiders-Broncos, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Rams-Jets, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Redskins-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
Monday 9/26:
Packers-Giants, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 5, 1983 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/2:
Colts-Bengals, 1, NBC, Merle Harmon, Gene Washington
Cowboys-Vikings, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Broncos-Bears, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Oilers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Ahmad Rashad
Raiders-Redskins, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Eagles-Falcons, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Charlie Waters
49ers-Patriots, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Seahawks-Browns, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Dave Rowe
Buccaneers-Packers, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
Lions-Rams, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Dolphins-Saints, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Bob Trumpy
Cardinals-Chiefs, 4, CBS, Jim Kelly, Jim Hill
Chargers-Giants, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 10/3:
Jets-Bills, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson, Howard Cosell
WEEK 6, 1983 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/9:
Bills-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Broncos-Oilers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Ahmad Rashad
Packers-Lions, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Charlie Waters
Vikings-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Saints-Falcons, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, John Dockery
Jets-Browns, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Redskins-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
Patriots-Colts, 2, NBC, Phil Stone, John Brodie
Chiefs-Raiders, 4, KCTV-Kansas City, Don Fortune, Len Dawson
Rams-49ers, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Eagles-Giants, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Seahawks-Chargers, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Reggie Rucker
Buccaneers-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Monday 10/10:
Steelers-Bengals, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson, Don Meredith
WEEK 7, 1983 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/16:
Bears-Lions, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Browns-Steelers, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Oilers-Vikings, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Gene Washington
Dolphins-Jets, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Cardinals-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Charlie Waters
Chargers-Patriots, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Jim Turner
49ers-Saints, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Bills-Colts, 2, NBC, Jay Randolph, Reggie Rucker
Falcons-Rams, 4, CBS, Jim Kelly, Hank Stram
Bengals-Broncos, 4, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Raiders-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Giants-Chiefs, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Eagles-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Monday 10/17:
Redskins-Packers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson, Don Meredith
WEEK 8, 1983 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/23:
Falcons-Jets, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Bears-Eagles, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Browns-Bengals, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Lions-Redskins, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Chiefs-Oilers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Gene Washington
Vikings-Packers, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
Patriots-Bills, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Dolphins-Colts, 2, NBC, Phil Stone, Bob Chandler
Saints-Buccaneers, 4, CBS, Jim Kelly, John Dockery
Steelers-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Chargers-Broncos, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
49ers-Rams, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Raiders-Cowboys, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson, Don Meredith
Monday 10/24:
Giants-Cardinals, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson, Don Meredith
WEEK 9, 1983 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/30:
Colts-Eagles, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Cowboys-Giants, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Lions-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Oilers-Browns, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Vikings-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Charlie Waters
Patriots-Falcons, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Gene Washington
Saints-Bills, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Jim Hill
Buccaneers-Steelers, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, John Dockery
Packers-Bengals, 4, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
Chiefs-Broncos, 4, NBC, Phil Stone, Bob Chandler
Rams-Dolphins, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Jets-49ers, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Seahawks-Raiders, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 10/31:
Redskins-Chargers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 10, 1983 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/6:
Falcons-Saints, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Charlie Waters
Bills-Patriots, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Gene Washington
Bengals-Oilers, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Reggie Rucker
Browns-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Bob Chandler
Cowboys-Eagles, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Raiders-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Chargers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Buccaneers-Vikings, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
Colts-Jets, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Bears-Rams, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Broncos-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Merle Harmon, Dave Rowe
Dolphins-49ers, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Cardinals-Redskins, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Monday 11/7:
Giants-Lions, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 11, 1983 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/13:
Bills-Jets, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Bengals-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Reggie Rucker
Lions-Oilers, 1, CBS, Jim Hill, John Dockery
Packers-Vikings, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
Dolphins-Patriots, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Eagles-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Seahawks-Cardinals, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Gene Washington
Buccaneers-Browns, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Charlie Waters
Steelers-Colts, 2, NBC, Merle Harmon, Jim Turner
Cowboys-Chargers, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Broncos-Raiders, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Merlin Olsen
Saints-49ers, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Redskins-Giants, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Monday 11/14:
Rams-Falcons, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 12, 1983 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/20:
Colts-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Bears-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Browns-Patriots, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Reggie Rucker
Lions-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Charlie Waters
Oilers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Bob Chandler
Raiders-Bills, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Gene Washington
Vikings-Steelers, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, John Dockery
Giants-Eagles, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
Chargers-Cardinals, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Chiefs-Cowboys, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
49ers-Falcons, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Seahawks-Broncos, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Redskins-Rams, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Monday 11/21:
Jets-Saints, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson, Howard Cosell
WEEK 13, 1983 - CBS Doubleheader:
Thursday 11/24:
Steelers-Lions, 12:30, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Cardinals-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Sunday 11/27:
Colts-Browns, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Bob Chandler
Oilers-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Dave Rowe
Vikings-Saints, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, John Dockery
Patriots-Jets, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Eagles-Redskins, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
49ers-Bears, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Bills-Rams, 4, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Broncos-Chargers, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Gene Washington
Packers-Falcons, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Chiefs-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Merle Harmon, Jim Turner
Giants-Raiders, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Monday 11/28:
Bengals-Dolphins, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 14, 1983 - NBC Doubleheader:
Thursday 12/1:
Raiders-Chargers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Howard Cosell, O.J. Simpson
Sunday 12/4:
Falcons-Redskins, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Jim Hill
Bills-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Gene Washington
Bears-Packers, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Bengals-Steelers, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Rams-Eagles, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
Dolphins-Oilers, 1, NBC, Merle Harmon, Dave Rowe
Saints-Patriots, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, John Dockery
Cardinals-Giants, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Browns-Broncos, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Cowboys-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Jets-Colts, 4, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Buccaneers-49ers, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Monday 12/5:
Vikings-Lions, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 15, 1983 - CBS Doubleheader:
Saturday 12/10:
Steelers-Jets, 12:30, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Ahmad Rashad
Falcons-Dolphins, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Sunday 12/11:
Bears-Vikings, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Browns-Oilers, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Lions-Bengals, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
Saints-Eagles, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Charlie Waters
49ers-Bills, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Seahawks-Giants, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Gene Washington
Colts-Broncos, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Bob Chandler
Chiefs-Chargers, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Patriots-Rams, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Cardinals-Raiders, 4, CBS, Jim Kelly, John Dockery
Redskins-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Monday 12/12:
Packers-Buccaneers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 16, 1983 - NBC Doubleheader:
Friday 12/16:
Jets-Dolphins, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
Saturday 12/17:
Giants-Redskins, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Bengals-Vikings, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Sunday 12/18:
Bills-Falcons, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Broncos-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Jim Turner
Packers-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Rams-Saints, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Hank Stram
Eagles-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Wayne Walker
Steelers-Browns, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy
Oilers-Colts, 2, NBC, Gary Gerould, Dave Rowe
Patriots-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Chargers-Raiders, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Reggie Rucker
Buccaneers-Lions, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Monday 12/19:
Cowboys-49ers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WILD CARD GAMES:
Saturday 12/24: Broncos-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Monday 12/26: Rams-Cowboys, 2:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS:
Saturday 12/31:
Seahawks-Dolphins, 12:30, NBC, Marv Albert, Bob Trumpy
Lions-49ers, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Sunday 1/1:
Rams-Redskins, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Steelers-Raiders, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Ahmad Rashad
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Sunday 1/8:
49ers-Redskins, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross
Seahawks-Raiders, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
SUPER BOWL XVIII from Tampa:
Sunday 1/22: Redskins-Raiders, 4:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross
PRO BOWL from Honolulu:
Sunday 1/29: AFC-NFC, 4, ABC, Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson, Lynn Swann