Game Recap
In a December 24 playoff meeting in Miami, the Dolphins put together a 20-14 win over the Browns. The Dolphins played well at the start early with a 10-0 halftime lead and held off the Browns late.
The Dolphins were led by Earl Morrall who threw for 0 interceptions.
For the Browns, Mike Phipps had 1 touchdown, 5 interceptions. Bo Scott ran for 94 yards rushing. Fair Hooker finished with 1 TD.
The Dolphins finished with 272 total yards, 17 first downs, 2 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Browns finished with 283 total yards, 15 first downs, 5 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat Cleveland BrownsCLE 20-14
- Date: Sunday, December 24, 1972
- Game Time Kickoff: 3:00PM
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 272, Turnovers: 2
- Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 283, Turnovers: 5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CLE |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
14 |
| MIA |
10 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
20 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Mike Phipps | CLE | 9-23 | 131 | 1 | 5 | 27 | |
| Earl Morrall | MIA | 6-13 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 35 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Bo Scott | CLE | 16 | 94 | 0 | 17 | |
| Mercury Morris | MIA | 15 | 72 | 0 | 14 | |
| Jim Kiick | MIA | 14 | 50 | 1 | 9 | |
| Mike Phipps | CLE | 8 | 47 | 1 | 14 | |
| Paul Warfield | MIA | 2 | 41 | 0 | 21 | |
| Larry Csonka | MIA | 12 | 32 | 0 | 9 | |
| Ken Brown | CLE | 4 | 13 | 0 | 6 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Fair Hooker | CLE | 3 | 53 | 1 | 27 | |
| Paul Warfield | MIA | 2 | 50 | 0 | 35 | |
| Howard Twilley | MIA | 3 | 33 | 0 | 17 | |
| Bo Scott | CLE | 4 | 30 | 0 | 9 | |
| Leroy Kelly | CLE | 1 | 27 | 0 | 27 | |
| Milt Morin | CLE | 1 | 21 | 0 | 21 | |
| Jim Kiick | MIA | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CLE | 32 | 165 | 1 | | |
| MIA | 47 | 198 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CLE | 9-23 | 131 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
| MIA | 6-13 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
More Game Information On The Cleveland Browns at Miami Dolphins
- Attendance:
- Weather: 62 degrees, relative humidity 78%, wind 7 mph
- Time of Game:
