Game Recap
In a October week 6 clash, the Dolphins completed a 24-23 win against the Bills. The Bills had a positive 0 leading 13-7 but the Dolphins rallied in the second half.
The Dolphins were guided by Larry Csonka rumbled for 107 rush yards, 1 touchdown.
For the Bills, Dennis Shaw tossed in zero picks. Jim Braxton had 1 TD.
The Dolphins ended up with 310 total yards, 20 first downs, 4 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bills finished with 188 total yards, 11 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 24-23
- Date: Sunday, October 22, 1972
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 310, Turnovers: 4
- Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 188, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| BUF |
0 |
13 |
0 |
10 |
23 |
| MIA |
7 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
24 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Earl Morrall | MIA | 6-10 | 91 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dennis Shaw | BUF | 3-6 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mike Taliaferro | BUF | 4-12 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Larry Csonka | MIA | 18 | 107 | 1 | 0 | |
| Jim Kiick | MIA | 25 | 81 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Braxton | BUF | 9 | 75 | 0 | 0 | |
| O.J. Simpson | BUF | 16 | 57 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mercury Morris | MIA | 5 | 35 | 2 | 0 | |
| Mike Taliaferro | BUF | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| Spike Jones | BUF | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Howard Twilley | MIA | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | |
| Paul Warfield | MIA | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Braxton | BUF | 2 | 18 | 1 | 0 | |
| J.D. Hill | BUF | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Kiick | MIA | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Chandler | BUF | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| O.J. Simpson | BUF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 32 | 164 | 0 | | |
| MIA | 52 | 230 | 3 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 7-18 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| MIA | 6-10 | 91 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins
- Attendance:
- Weather: 77 degrees, relative humidity 74%, wind 18 mph
- Time of Game:
