The 1977 Miami Dolphins season was the team's 12th as a member of the National Football League (NFL). The Dolphins improved upon their previous season's output of 6–8, winning ten games.1977 Miami Dolphins
Season summary After suffering their first losing season under Coach Don Shula, the Dolphins bounced back to finish 10–4. Bob Griese had a stellar year, despite being forced to wear thick eyeglasses due to a problem with his contacts. Griese, whose season was highlighted by a six touchdown game in St. Louis against the Cardinals, was named Player of the year by the Maxwell Club of Philadelphia. Despite the improvement, the team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third straight season.
Offseason NFL draft
Personnel
Coaches / Staff
Roster
Schedule Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese would throw for six touchdown passes in a Thanksgiving Day match versus the St. Louis Cardinals.100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, Armando Salguero, Triumph Books, Chicago, 2020, ISBN 978-1-62937-722-3, p.44 The Dolphins would set a franchise record for most points scored in one game with 55.100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, Armando Salguero, Triumph Books, Chicago, 2020, ISBN 978-1-62937-722-3, p.176 Of note, the Dolphins would score eight touchdowns and accumulate 34 first downs.
Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance 1 September 18 at Buffalo Bills W 13–0 1–0 Rich Stadium 76,097 2 September 25 at San Francisco 49ers W 19–15 2–0 Candlestick Park 40,503 3 October 2 Houston Oilers W 27–7 3–0 Miami Orange Bowl 49,619 4 October 9 at Baltimore Colts L 28–45 3–1 Memorial Stadium 57,829 5 October 16 New York Jets W 21–17 4–1 Miami Orange Bowl 43,446 6 October 23 Seattle Seahawks W 31–13 5–1 Miami Orange Bowl 29,855 7 October 30 San Diego Chargers L 13–14 5–2 Miami Orange Bowl 40,670 8 November 6 at New York Jets W 14–10 6–2 Shea Stadium 51,582 9 November 13 New England Patriots W 17–5 7–2 Miami Orange Bowl 67,502 10 November 20 at Cincinnati Bengals L 17–23 7–3 Riverfront Stadium 46,733 11 November 24 at St. Louis Cardinals W 55–14 8–3 Busch Memorial Stadium 50,269 12 Baltimore Colts W 17–6 9–3 Miami Orange Bowl 68,977 13 December 11 at New England Patriots L 10–14 9–4 Schaefer Stadium 61,064 14 Buffalo Bills W 31–14 10–4 Miami Orange Bowl 39,626 Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Results
Week 11
Bob Griese 15/23, 207 Yds, 6 TD, INT
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Standings
Awards and honors Bob Griese, Bert Bell Award
References
External links 1977 Miami Dolphins at Pro-Football-Reference.com