1973 NFL season

The 1973 NFL season was the 54th regular season of the National Football League. The season was highlighted by O. J. Simpson becoming the first player to rush for 2,000 yards in one season.

1973 NFL season
Regular season
DurationSeptember 16 – December 16, 1973
Playoffs
Start dateDecember 22, 1973
AFC ChampionsMiami Dolphins
NFC ChampionsMinnesota Vikings
Super Bowl VIII
DateJanuary 13, 1974
SiteRice Stadium, Houston, Texas
ChampionsMiami Dolphins
Pro Bowl
DateJanuary 20, 1974
SiteArrowhead Stadium,
Kansas City, Missouri
Colts
Patriots
Bills
Dolphins
Jets
Bengals
Browns
Oilers
Steelers
Broncos
Chiefs
Raiders
Chargers
AFC teams: West, Central, East
Cowboys
Giants
Eagles
Cardinals
Redskins
Bears
Lions
Packers
Vikings
Falcons
Rams
Saints
49ers
NFC teams: West, Central, East

The season ended with Super Bowl VIII when the Miami Dolphins repeated as league champions by defeating the Minnesota Vikings 24–7 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Pro Bowl took place on January 20, 1974, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri; the AFC beat the NFC 15–13.

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