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Fullback Larry Csonka in the locker room after beating the Cleveland Browns, 20-14, on Christmas Eve 1972 to start the playoffs. (John Pineda/Miami Herald)

PERFECTION TIMELINE

January 5, 1996

Herald Sports Staff

REGULAR SEASON 1972

September 17

At Kansas City, 20-10

Miami builds 20-0 lead in 3rd quarter and coasts

September 24

Houston, 34-13

It’s 27-0 on TD runs of 1, 2, 4 and 2 yards

October 1

At Minnesota, 16-14

Jim Mandich’s 3-yard TD catch caps 4th-quarter comeback

October 8

At New York Jets, 27-17

Jim Kiick’s two scoring runs lead the way

October 15

San Diego, 24-10

Earl Morrall throws for two TDs in first action in relief of injured Bob Griese

October 22

Buffalo, 24-23

Miami withstands late Bills rally

October 29

At Baltimore, 23-0

Three rushing scores, defense lead rout

November 5

At Buffalo, 30-16

Mercury Morris’ TDs stake lead, close scoring

November 12

New England, 52-0

It’s 31-0 by half; even third-string QB Jim Del Gaizo played

November 19

New York Jets, 28-24

Miami overcomes early 17-7 deficit

November 27

St. Louis, 31-10

Pair of Otto Stowe scoring catches lead rout

December 3

At New England, 37-21

Two late Pats scores made it seem close

December 10

At New York Giants, 23-13

Winning points on Paul Warfield’s 34-yard catch

December 16

Baltimore, 16-0

Garo Yepremian hits field goals from 40, 50 and 35

POSTSEASON 1972

December 24

Cleveland, 20-14

Kiick’s 8-yard 4th-quarter run caps comeback