1972 Miami Dolphins schedule

Season statistics

Offense Defense
Record Playoff record Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
14-0-0 3-3 5875 2340 3535 33 339 4058 2076 1982 56 230
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The Miami Dolphins' seventh season was in 1972, and it was the third season Don Shula served as the head coach of the team. They finished the year 14-0-0 in the regular season and 3-0 in the playoffs eventually winning the NFL championship against the Washington Redskins 14-7, the team's first championship win. At the end of the season Don Shula earned Coach of the Year; Earl Morrall earned Comeback Player of the Year; and Jake Scott earned Super Bowl Most Valuable Player.

Games

Week Opponent Score Notes
Week 1 @ Kansas City Chiefs 20-10
Week 2 Houston Oilers 34-13
Week 3 @ Minnesota Vikings 16-14
Week 4 @ New York Jets 27-17
Week 5 San Diego Chargers 24-10
Week 6 Buffalo Bills 24-23
Week 7 @ Baltimore Colts 23-0
Week 8 @ Buffalo Bills 30-16
Week 9 New England Patriots 52-0
Week 10 New York Jets 28-24
Week 11 St. Louis Cardinals 31-10
Week 12 @ New England Patriots 37-21
Week 13 @ New York Giants 23-13
Week 14 Baltimore Colts 16-0

Playoffs

Week Opponent Score Notes
Divisional Round Cleveland Browns 20-14
Conference Championship @ Pittsburgh Steelers 21-17
Super Bowl vs. Washington Redskins 14-7

Coaches

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