1983 Washington Federals Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 4-14
Finishing 4th in the USFL's Atlantic Division
Coach: Ray Jauch (4-14)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Attendance: 124,636, Avg. 13,848 in 9 home dates
1983 Washington Federals Roster
The Washington Federals of the United States Football League ended the 1983 season with a record of 4 wins and 14 losses, finishing fourth in the USFL's Atlantic Division.
Washington racked up 297 points, while the shaky defensive squad allowed 442, most in the league. Kim McQuilken passed for 1,912 yards, and Mike Hohensee spent time under center, too. Billy Taylor grabbed 64 passes, while Joey Walters accumulated 959 receiving yards.
Craig James carried the ball for a team-best 823 yards for the Federals, while Billy Taylor also contributed to the rushing attack.
Doug Greene picked off 9 opponent throws. Bennie Smith and Coy Bacon each sacked quarterbacks 7 times.
Ray Jauch coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 297
Regular Season Points Against: 442
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 1983 | Chicago Blitz 28 at Washington Federals 7 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| March 14, 1983 | Washington Federals 3 at Los Angeles Express 20 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| March 20, 1983 | Washington Federals 16 at Boston Breakers 19 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 0-3-0 | ||
| March 27, 1983 | Michigan Panthers 16 at Washington Federals 22 | W | 1-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-3-0 | OT | |
| April 3, 1983 | Washington Federals 3 at Philadelphia Stars 34 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-3-0 | 1-4-0 | ||
| April 11, 1983 | Arizona Wranglers 22 at Washington Federals 21 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-3-0 | 1-5-0 | ||
| April 17, 1983 | Washington Federals 22 at New Jersey Generals 23 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-4-0 | 1-6-0 | ||
| April 24, 1983 | Tampa Bay Bandits 30 at Washington Federals 23 | L | 1-3-0 | 0-4-0 | 1-7-0 | ||
| May 1, 1983 | Birmingham Stallions 35 at Washington Federals 3 | L | 1-4-0 | 0-4-0 | 1-8-0 | ||
| May 8, 1983 | Washington Federals 3 at Chicago Blitz 31 | L | 1-4-0 | 0-5-0 | 1-9-0 | ||
| May 16, 1983 | Washington Federals 27 at Oakland Invaders 34 | L | 1-4-0 | 0-6-0 | 1-10-0 | ||
| May 22, 1983 | Boston Breakers 21 at Washington Federals 14 | L | 1-5-0 | 0-6-0 | 1-11-0 | ||
| May 29, 1983 | New Jersey Generals 32 at Washington Federals 29 | L | 1-6-0 | 0-6-0 | 1-12-0 | ||
| June 3, 1983 | Washington Federals 12 at Denver Gold 24 | L | 1-6-0 | 0-7-0 | 1-13-0 | ||
| June 11, 1983 | Washington Federals 18 at Arizona Wranglers 11 | W | 1-6-0 | 1-7-0 | 2-13-0 | ||
| June 20, 1983 | Washington Federals 25 at Michigan Panthers 27 | L | 1-6-0 | 1-8-0 | 2-14-0 | ||
| June 26, 1983 | Los Angeles Express 21 at Washington Federals 28 | W | 2-6-0 | 1-8-0 | 3-14-0 | ||
| July 3, 1983 | Philadelphia Stars 14 at Washington Federals 21 | W | 3-6-0 | 1-8-0 | 4-14-0 |
