1967 Miami Dolphins season | |
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Head coach | George Wilson |
Home field | Miami Orange Bowl |
Results | |
Record | 4–10 |
Division place | 4th AFL Eastern |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Pro Bowlers | 4 DB Dick Westmoreland LB John Bramlett LE Jack Clancy QB Bob Griese |
The 1967 Miami Dolphins season was the team's second in the American Football League (AFL). The Dolphins improved by 1 game over their 3–11 inaugural season from 1966, finishing 4–10 and in 4th place in the AFL Eastern Division. The team began its season with two straight bye weeks. In the first game, they beat Denver, 35–21, to win their first ever season opener. However, the Dolphins then lost 8 straight games before beating the Buffalo Bills, 17–14, at home. The Dolphins went winless on the road this season. However, the Dolphins scored 40 points in back-to-back games, with 41-24 and 41-32 wins over the Chargers and Patriots, respectively. 1967 was also the rookie campaign for quarterback Bob Griese.