Game Recap
In a October week 5 meeting, the Dolphins finished with a 17-9 win over the Browns. The Browns had the lead at the half 6-3 but Dolphins seized control in the 0. The Dolphins had a 7-0 scoring edge in the fourth
The Dolphins were guided by Larry Csonka rumbled for 114 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
For the Browns,
The Dolphins finished with 250 total yards, 11 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Browns tallied 211 total yards, 12 first downs, 1 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat Cleveland BrownsCLE 17-9
- Date: Monday, October 15, 1973
- Game Time Kickoff: 9:00PM
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 250, Turnovers: 2
- Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 211, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| MIA |
0 |
3 |
7 |
7 |
17 |
| CLE |
0 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
9 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Mike Phipps | CLE | 8-16 | 93 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bob Griese | MIA | 3-11 | 51 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Larry Csonka | MIA | 21 | 114 | 2 | 0 | |
| Mercury Morris | MIA | 13 | 94 | 0 | 0 | |
| Leroy Kelly | CLE | 14 | 65 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ken Brown | CLE | 17 | 55 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mike Phipps | CLE | 7 | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Kiick | MIA | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marlin Briscoe | MIA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Milt Morin | CLE | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| Paul Warfield | MIA | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ken Brown | CLE | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
| Frank Pitts | CLE | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marlin Briscoe | MIA | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Kiick | MIA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CLE | 38 | 154 | 0 | | |
| MIA | 40 | 212 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CLE | 8-16 | 93 | 0 | 1 | 5 | |
| MIA | 3-11 | 51 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns
- Attendance:
- Weather: 60 degrees, relative humidity 69%, wind 14 mph
- Time of Game: