Washington Redskins vs. Miami Dolphins 7 to 14
Sunday, January 14, 1973, Super BowlThe 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