Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots (December 3, 1972)

Game Recap


Week 12 during the 1972 NFL calendar had the visiting Miami Dolphins handle the 0 New England Patriots 37-21. The Dolphins began well early with a 13-7 halftime lead and held off the Patriots late.

The Dolphins were guided by Earl Morrall who connected on 201 passing yards, 2 TDs. Mercury Morris ran for 113 yards on the ground. Paul Warfield had 89 yards receiving.

For the Patriots, Jim Plunkett connected on 1 touchdown.

The Dolphins ended up with 501 total yards, 29 first downs, 3 turnovers and 11 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots ended up with 217 total yards, 14 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat New England PatriotsNWE 37-21
  • Date: Sunday, December 3, 1972
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 501, Turnovers: 3
  • New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 217, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIA 3 10 17 7 37
NWE 0 7 0 14 21

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Earl MorrallMIA11-19201210
Jim PlunkettNWE9-1895120
Brian DowlingNWE6-1160100
Jim Del GaizoMIA0-20010

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Mercury MorrisMIA1511300
Larry CsonkaMIA159100
Josh AshtonNWE76000
Hubert GinnMIA84710
Charlie LeighMIA73000
John TarverNWE52600
Jim KiickMIA62310

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Paul WarfieldMIA38900
Bob WindsorNWE65400
Tom ReynoldsNWE13610
Marlin BriscoeMIA23310
Reggie RuckerNWE22800
Mercury MorrisMIA12500
Howard TwilleyMIA12100
Josh AshtonNWE42100

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
MIA513042
NWE151101

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
MIA11-21201221
NWE15-29155224

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