1972 Washington Redskins

The 1972 Washington Redskins was the team's 41st season, and 36th in Washington, D.C.

The Redskins were trying to build on the success of the previous season, in which they had made the postseason for the first time in 26 seasons.

Head coach George Allen, in just his second season with the team, took the Redskins to their first Super Bowl. The team, who had missed the postseason in the entirety of the 1950s and 1960s, won their first postseason game since 1943, and appeared in their first league championship game since 1945.

The NFC Champion Redskins would ultimately lose a very close Super Bowl VII, 14-7, to the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins.

Awards and records

 * Larry Brown, NFL MVP
 * Larry Brown, Bert Bell Award
 * Larry Brown, AP Offensive Player of the Year
 * Billy Kilmer, NFL Leader (Tied), Touchdown Passes (19). NFL Leader in Passer Rating (84.8).