1983 NFL season

The Los Angeles Raiders won the 1983 NFL title, beating the Washington Redskins 38-9 in Super Bowl XVIII. Joe Theismann was MVP for the Washington Redskins. John Elway went first in the 1983 draft.

Super Bowl XVIII

Los Angeles Raiders beat the Washington Redskins 38-9

Awards

NFL awards, 1983
AwardWinnerTeam
NFL Coach of the YearJoe GibbsWashington Redskins
NFL Comeback Player of the YearBilly JohnsonAtlanta
NFL Defensive Player of the YearDoug BettersMiami
NFL Defensive Rookie of the YearVernon MaxwellBaltimore Colts
NFL MVPJoe TheismannWashington Redskins
NFL Offensive Player of the YearJoe TheismannWashington Redskins
NFL Offensive Rookie of the YearEric DickersonLos Angeles Rams
Super Bowl MVPMarcus AllenLos Angeles Raiders

1983 draft, first 10 picks

  1. 1John ElwayIndianapolis Colts
  2. 2Eric DickersonLos Angeles Rams
  3. 3Curt WarnerSeattle Seahawks
  4. 4Chris HintonDenver Broncos
  5. 5Billy Ray SmithLos Angeles Chargers
  6. 6Jimbo CovertChicago Bears
  7. 7Todd BlackledgeKansas City Chiefs
  8. 8Michael HaddixPhiladelphia Eagles
  9. 9Bruce MatthewsTennessee Titans
  10. 10Terry KinardNew York Giants
Full 1983 draft