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Although the Dolphins were unable to match their 17–0 perfect season of 1972, many sports writers, fans, and Dolphins players themselves felt that the 1973 team was better. The Dolphins racked up 241 yards on the ground, including 106 from Running back Larry Csonka led the Dolphins to a victory with 117 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.Mercury Morris also ran for 86 yards. Don Shula coached the team. Former running back Kiick, who helped the Dolphins achieve the NFLs only perfect season in … The team entered the 1973 season as defending Super Bowl champions, with an undefeated 14–0 regular season winning streak the previous season, and a final 17–0 record including post-season and Super Bowl VII victory.. American Football Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. And the two-loss ’73 Dolphins may have been better than the undefeated ’72 team. Future Hall of Fame linebacker The Dolphins outgained Cincinnati in total yards, 400–194, and first downs, 27–11, while also scoring on three of their first four possessions and shutting out the Bengals in the second half. The team won the AFC East, and defeated the Minnesota Vikings in the league's eighth Super Bowl.It was the Dolphins' second-consecutive (and last) Super Bowl victory.
Contents[show] Offseason NFL Draft Regular season Although the Dolphins were unable to match their 17–0 perfect season of 1972, many sports writers, fans, and Dolphins players themselves felt that the 1973 team was better. The Dolphins fell to 11-2, losing for only the second time in the last 30 games. Record: 12-2-0, 1st in AFC East Division (Schedule and Results) Coach: Don Shula (12-2-0) Points For: 343 (24.5/g) 5th of 26.
1973: Miami: Oakland Raiders: 27–10: 15–2 1982: New York Jets: 14–0: 10–3 1984: Pittsburgh Steelers: 45–28: 16–3 Total AFC Championships won: 5: Rivalries. NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York,NY, Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York,NY, Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. 1973 Miami Dolphins Draftees. Storyline: The ’72-73 Miami Dolphins may have had the best two-year run in NFL history (32-2 with two Super Bowl wins). Fullback Miami's "No Name Defense" continued to dominate their opponents. Points Against: 150 (10.7/g) 1st of 26.
This section needs expansion with: examples and additional citations. Future Hall of Fame linebacker The Dolphins outgained Cincinnati in total yards, 400–194, and first downs, 27–11, while also scoring on three of their first four possessions and shutting out the Bengals in the second half. The 1973 Miami Dolphins season was the franchise’s eighth, and fourth in the National Football League (NFL). While the '72 team faced no competition in the regular season that had a record of better than 8–6, the '73 team played against a much tougher schedule that included games against the Just like the last two previous seasons, Miami's offense relied primarily on their rushing attack. The Colts, 2-10 at this point of the season, upset the Dolphins, led by QB Earl Morall in his only 1973 start, 16-3. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-0. Although the Dolphins were unable to match their 17–0 perfect season of 1972, many sports writers, fans, and Dolphins players themselves felt that the 1973 team was better. The 1973 Miami Dolphins … The Miami Dolphins of the National Football League ended the 1973 season with a record of 12 wins and 2 losses, finishing first in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 1973 Miami Dolphins, NFL’s Forgotten Team by Mark C. Morthier April 17, 2017 '72 Miami Dolphins, '73 Miami Dolphins, Don Shula, NFL, Super Bowl.
You can help by adding to it. The 1973 Miami Dolphins season was the team's 8th, and fourth in the National Football League.The team entered the 1973 season as defending Super Bowl champions, and with a 15-game regular season winning streak.. While the '72 team faced no competition in the regular season that had a record of better than 8–6, the '73 team played against a much tougher schedule that included games against the Just like the last two previous seasons, Miami's offense relied primarily on their rushing attack.
FILE - In this 1973 file photo, Miami Dolphins running back Jim Kiick poses for a photo. Fullback Miami's "No Name Defense" continued to dominate their opponents. The Dolphins racked up 241 yards on the ground, including 106 from Running back Larry Csonka led the Dolphins to a victory with 117 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.Mercury Morris also ran for 86 yards. Expected W-L: 12.3-1.7. Previous Season Next Season.