1972 AFC Championship Game vs Oakland Raiders

Miami's revenge: Dolphins dominate Raiders to reach Super Bowl VIII.

The 1973 AFC Championship Game was between the Miami Dolphins and the Oakland Raiders.

Quick Facts

Final score: Miami Dolphins 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 17

Lore & Background

The Dolphins defeated the Raiders 27–10 in the AFC Championship Game en route to winning Super Bowl VIII. In that game, Dolphins running back Larry Csonka ran for 266 yards and three touchdowns.

Reader's Guide

The game took place at the Orange Bowl.

Did You Know?

The Dolphins avenged a 12–7 regular-season loss to the Raiders earlier in the 1973 season.
Larry Csonka's 266 rushing yards and three touchdowns remain a franchise playoff record.

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