1983 NFL Scores - Week 8

1983 Week 8 Scores And Results

What was the distribution of the week 8 games in the 1983 season?

In week 8 of the 1983 season, there were 8 early Sunday games, 4 late Sunday games, one Sunday night game, and one Monday night game.

What was the marquee NFL game in week 8 of the 1983 season?

Based on prior records, the game between the Dallas Cowboys (7-0) and Los Angeles Raiders (5-2) was the marquee NFL game of week 8 in the 1983 season. In the game, the Raiders engineered a 40-38 win over the Cowboys.

What was the biggest upset in week 8 of the 1983 NFL season?

The win by the New England Patriots (3-4) over the Buffalo Bills (5-2) was the biggest upset in Week 8 in the 1983 NFL season based on prior winning percentages. The Patriots never trailed and managed a 31-0 win over the Bills.

How did the home teams perform in week 8 of the 1983 season?

The home teams went 3-10-1 in week 8 of the 1983 NFL season.

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	1	2	3	4	Total
Patriots (4-4)	0	7	0	24	31
Bills (5-3)	0	0	0	0	0

Start: Sun, Oct 23, 1983 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Patriots +31 (31-0 4th)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Browns (4-4)	0	14	7	0	21
Bengals (2-6)	0	7	7	14	28

Start: Sun, Oct 23, 1983 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Both +7

	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Vikings (6-2)	7	3	7	0	3	20
Packers (4-4)	0	3	0	14	0	17

Start: Sun, Oct 23, 1983 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Vikings +14 (17-3 4th)

	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Chiefs (4-4)	0	10	0	0	3	13
Oilers (0-8)	7	0	0	3	0	10

Start: Sun, Oct 23, 1983 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Oilers +7 (7-0 2nd)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Falcons (3-5)	0	0	7	20	27
Jets (3-5)	0	7	14	0	21

Start: Sun, Oct 23, 1983 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Jets +21 (21-0 3rd)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Bears (3-5)	7	0	0	0	7
Eagles (4-4)	0	0	3	3	6

Start: Sun, Oct 23, 1983 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Bears +7 (7-0 3rd)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Lions (3-5)	0	3	7	7	17
Redskins (6-2)	14	14	3	7	38

Start: Sun, Oct 23, 1983 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Redskins +28 (38-10 4th)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Dolphins (5-3)	7	14	0	0	21
Colts (4-4)	0	0	0	7	7

Start: Sun, Oct 23, 1983 2:00 PM
Largest Lead: Dolphins +21 (21-0 4th)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Chargers (3-5)	0	3	3	0	6
Broncos (5-3)	0	0	0	14	14

Start: Sun, Oct 23, 1983 4:00 PM
Largest Lead: Broncos +8 (14-6 4th)

	1	2	3	4	Total
49ers (6-2)	0	14	3	28	45
Rams (5-3)	0	21	7	7	35

Start: Sun, Oct 23, 1983 4:00 PM
Largest Lead: Rams +11 (35-24 4th)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Steelers (6-2)	7	17	0	3	27
Seahawks (4-4)	0	0	7	14	21

Start: Sun, Oct 23, 1983 4:00 PM
Largest Lead: Steelers +24 (24-0 3rd)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Saints (5-3)	0	10	14	0	24
Bucs (0-8)	14	7	0	0	21

Start: Sun, Oct 23, 1983 4:00 PM
Largest Lead: Buccaneers +14 (14-0 2nd)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Raiders (6-2)	10	21	3	6	40
Cowboys (7-1)	7	17	0	14	38

Start: Sun, Oct 23, 1983 9:00 PM
Largest Lead: Raiders +10 (34-24 4th)

	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Giants (2-5-1)	7	7	3	3	0	20
Cardinals (2-5-1)	3	7	7	3	0	20

Start: Mon, Oct 24, 1983 9:00 PM
Largest Lead: Giants +7 (17-10 3rd)

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