Record: 7-2-0, 1st in AFC East Division (Schedule and Results)
Coach: Don Shula (7-2-0)
Points For: 198 (22.0/g) 10th of 28
Points Against: 131 (14.6/g) 2nd of 28
Expected W-L: 6.5-2.5
SRS: 8.24 (2nd of 28), SOS: .79
Playoffs:
Won Wild Card 28-13 vs. New England Patriots
Won Divisional Round 34-13 vs. San Diego Chargers
Won Conference Championship 14-0 vs. New York Jets
Lost Super Bowl 17-27 vs. Washington Redskins
Defensive Coordinator: Bill Arnsparger
Other Notable Asst.: Steve Crosby (Special Teams), John Sandusky (Offensive Line), Mike Scarry (Defensive Line) and David Shula (Wide Receivers)
Stadium: Orange Bowl
Founder/Principal Owner: Joe Robbie
General Manager: Mike Robbie
Head Coach/Player Personnel: Don Shula
Defensive Alignment: 3-4
Preseason Odds: Super Bowl +1200
Training Camp: St. Thomas University (Miami Gardens, Florida)
| Date | Opp | Stadium | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-12 | New York Jets | Shea Stadium | |
| 1982-11-21 | Buffalo Bills | Ralph Wilson Stadium | |
| 1982-11-29 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Houlihan's Stadium | |
| 1982-12-12 | New England Patriots | Foxboro Stadium | |
| 1983-01-02 | Baltimore Colts | Memorial Stadium (Baltimore) | |
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