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Larry Csonka Finds Similarities Between These Dolphins And ’72 Team

DAVIE (CBSMiami/AP) — When your last playoff appearance was eight years ago and your last playoff win was 15 years ago, expectations tend to be lowered.

NFL Hall of Fame fullback Larry Csonka says the Miami Dolphins’ quarterback switch reminds him of the one they made in 1972 — their perfect season.

Not that the Dolphins are undefeated, but they may again be playoff-bound with a backup QB.

When a sprained left knee sent Ryan Tannehill to the sideline, Matt Moore came off the bench in Game 14 and led the drive to the winning field goal on the final play.