![]() ![]() ![]() Jim Kiick added a complimentary punch to Shula’s rushing attack, as the trio combined for 2,638 yards and 23 touchdowns on the ground.Īs for the passing attack, Griese started the season off with five straight wins before an injury led to veteran quarterback Earl Morrall taking the reins, and he did so, well, perfectly. The pair both exceeded 1,000 yards in the regular season, which was just 14 games. Mercury Morris was the charismatic running back to play alongside Csonka. The Dolphins had the offensive magic of the perfect backfield led by Ohio’s own Csonka. They created 46 turnovers in the regular season, and in the playoffs, the Dolphins’ defensive unit caused 10 turnovers, including three in the Super Bowl. From Week 6 through Week 19, Miami didn’t allow over 100 passing yards. When the season hit mid-October, the Dolphins’ defense hit its stride. In 17 games, including the postseason, Miami’s perfect defense only gave up 20 or more points on three occasions. They were the NFL’s top-ranked offense and defense in 1972, shutting out their opponents three times during that season. It was 50 years ago that head coach Don Shula and his Dolphins steamrolled through the NFL to go 17-0, capping the only perfect season in NFL history, with a 14-7 Super Bowl victory over the Washington Redskins.Ī team loaded with Hall of Fame players such as Bob Griese, Larry Csonka, Paul Warfield, Jim Langer, Larry Little and Nick Buoniconti helped lead the Dolphins to domination. On this first Friday of April, following a momentous month of March in Miami, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the Dolphins’ banner accomplishment – the 1972 undefeated season. ![]()
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