S8 E1 • Oakland Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1972

Pittsburgh, resplendent with rookie running back Franco Harris, opened their season September 17 with a new belief in winning. They opened up a big lead on Oakland, but nearly gave it away. Daryle Lamonica replaced the inexperienced Ken Stabler as Oakland QB and fired three touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough.

Première diffusion : 17 septembre 1972

S8 E2 • New York Jets at Baltimore Colts, 1972

Joe Namath and Johnny Unitas dueled really for the only time head-to-head September 24. And they had the same day in the sun, piling up passing yardage in a 44-34 Jets win.

Première diffusion : 24 septembre 1972

S8 E3 • San Diego Chargers at Miami Dolphins, 1972

The true test of the 1972 Miami Dolphins came with this Week 5 showdown. San Diego pressed Dolphin starter Bob Griese, injuring his right ankle. Now came the genius of Don Shula: backup QB Earl Morrall kept up Miami's caliber. The largest crowd in Dolphin history cheered the team to its fifth straight win. No one at that time knew just how long their success would endure.

Première diffusion : 21 octobre 1972

S8 E4 • Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs, 1972

Première diffusion : 28 octobre 1972

S8 E5 • Washington Redskins at New York Giants, 1972

Première diffusion : 4 novembre 1972

S8 E6 • New York Jets at Miami Dolphins, 1972

The 9-0 Dolphins were quick to win the AFC East in this Week 10 showdown with the 7-2 Jets. Any hopes New York had of earning the AFC Wild Card began to sink in this contest.

Première diffusion : 25 novembre 1972

S8 E7 • Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers; Green Bay Packers at Washington Redskins, 1972

The NFC Central Division was ready to change its guard in 1972. A renewed running game put Green Bay on the fast track, but they had yet to shake off the rival Vikings. On November 26, the race only got tighter, as the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers, each having their year of years, kept those from the Black and Blue Division at bay. Washington beat the Pack 21-16 and Pittsburgh denied Minnesota 23-10.

Première diffusion : 2 décembre 1972

S8 E8 • Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings, 1972

Green Bay ran away with the Central Division of the NFC. Their potent ground game showed its strength in Metropolitan Stadium against the previous NFC Central champs.

Première diffusion : 10 décembre 1972

S8 E9 • 1972 AFC Divisional Playoffs: Oakland Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers

For the Steelers, who had never been in the playoffs before, this game of December 23 would be remembered forever. It's a holy day of obligation in Pittsburgh, with a surprise ending steeped in controversy. One cannot dispute, however, that The Immaculate Reception, the key to Pittsburgh's 13-7 win, was the spark that ignited the Steeler Dynasty.

Première diffusion : 30 décembre 1972

S8 E10 • 1972 AFC Championship: Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers

THere was no home-field advantage rule in the NFL playoffs back on December 31, 1972, which was a sign of disrespect. Miami, winners of 15 straight, had something to prove against the Cinderella Steelers. Along the way, Don Shula put quarterback Bob Griese back in the huddle for the first time since he broke his ankle in Week 5. The result: every Dolphin stood up to the task and beat the Steelers 21-17.

Première diffusion : 6 janvier 1973