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Moore's relief performance stirs memories of '72 Dolphins (The Associated Press)

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- 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. Last week, making his first start in five years, Moore threw a career-high four touchdown passes to help win at the Jets , giving the Dolphins (9-5) control of their fate in the race for the final AFC wild-card berth.