| 1972 Cleveland Browns season | |
|---|---|
| General manager | Harold Sauerbrei |
| Head coach | Nick Skorich |
| Home field | Cleveland Stadium |
| Local radio | WHK |
| Results | |
| Record | 10–4 |
| Division place | 2nd AFC Central |
| Playoff finish | Lost Divisional Playoffs (at Dolphins) 14–20 |
The 1972 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 23rd season with the National Football League. The Browns finished at 10–4 which qualified the team for the NFL Playoffs as a Wild Card. In the Divisional Playoffs they played the undefeated Miami Dolphins tough and held a one-point lead in the 4th quarter. But a late Dolphins touchdown put them up for good, and the Browns lost 20–14.