1972 Washington Redskins Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 11-3
Finishing 1st in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference
Postseason: 2-1 Lost Super Bowl
Coach: George Allen (11-3)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
1972 Washington Redskins Roster
The Washington Redskins of the National Football League ended the 1972 season with a record of 11 wins and 3 losses, finishing first in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1.
The Redskins racked up 336 points, and the stingy defense conceded 218. Larry Brown carried the ball for a team-best 1,216 yards for Washington.
Billy Kilmer threw for 1,648 yards. Charley Taylor grabbed 49 passes for 673 yards. Roy Jefferson contributed to the receiving game, too.
Chris Hanburger and Pat Fischer each picked off 4 opponent throws.
George Allen coached the team. The 1972 Washington Redskins lost in the Super Bowl.
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Regular Season Points For: 336
Regular Season Points Against: 218
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 1972 | Washington Redskins 24 at Minnesota Vikings 21 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 24, 1972 | St. Louis Cardinals 10 at Washington Redskins 24 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| October 1, 1972 | Washington Redskins 23 at New England Patriots 24 | L | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| October 8, 1972 | Philadelphia Eagles 0 at Washington Redskins 14 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| October 15, 1972 | Washington Redskins 33 at St. Louis Cardinals 3 | W | 2-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| October 22, 1972 | Dallas Cowboys 20 at Washington Redskins 24 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| October 29, 1972 | Washington Redskins 23 at New York Giants 16 | W | 3-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 6-1-0 | ||
| November 5, 1972 | Washington Redskins 35 at New York Jets 17 | W | 3-0-0 | 4-1-0 | 7-1-0 | ||
| November 12, 1972 | New York Giants 13 at Washington Redskins 27 | W | 4-0-0 | 4-1-0 | 8-1-0 | ||
| November 20, 1972 | Atlanta Falcons 13 at Washington Redskins 24 | W | 5-0-0 | 4-1-0 | 9-1-0 | ||
| November 26, 1972 | Green Bay Packers 16 at Washington Redskins 21 | W | 6-0-0 | 4-1-0 | 10-1-0 | ||
| December 3, 1972 | Washington Redskins 23 at Philadelphia Eagles 7 | W | 6-0-0 | 5-1-0 | 11-1-0 | ||
| December 9, 1972 | Washington Redskins 24 at Dallas Cowboys 34 | L | 6-0-0 | 5-2-0 | 11-2-0 | ||
| December 17, 1972 | Buffalo Bills 24 at Washington Redskins 17 | L | 6-1-0 | 5-2-0 | 11-3-0 | ||
| December 24, 1972 | Green Bay Packers 3 at Washington Redskins 16 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | NFC Divisional Playoff | |
| December 31, 1972 | Dallas Cowboys 3 at Washington Redskins 26 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-0-0 | NFC Championship | |
| January 14, 1973 | Miami Dolphins 14 at Washington Redskins 7 | L | 2-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-0 | Super Bowl 7 Los Angeles |
