Washington Redskins vs. Miami Dolphins 7 to 14

Sunday, January 14, 1973, Super Bowl

The Dolphins played the Redskins in Super Bowl VII on Sunday, January 14, 1973. The Dolphins entered the game with a record of 14-0-0, while the Redskins entered the game with a record of 11-3-0. The Dolphins won 14-7 to win Super Bowl VII, finishing their championship season with a record of 14-0-0 in the regular season, 3-0 in the playoffs. The Redskins finished their season 11-3-0 in the regular season, 2-1 in the playoffs. Jake Scott was voted as the Super Bowl MVP, the first Super Bowl MVP of his career.


Washington Redskins offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
228 87 141 3 16

Coaches

Head Coach: George Allen Offensive Coordinator: Ted Marchibroda Defensive Coordinator: Torgy Torgeson Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Secondary Coach: Ralph Hawkins Assistant Coach: Mike McCormack Director of Player Personnel: C.A. Temerario Executive Assistant to the General Manager: C.A. Temerario


Miami Dolphins offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
253 69 184 2 12

Coaches

Head Coach: Don Shula Wide Receivers Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Offensive Line Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Offensive Assistant Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Linebackers Coach: Bill Arnsparger Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Defensive Assistant Coach: Bill Arnsparger