What is 1973 nfl playoffs?

The 1973 NFL playoffs resulted in the Miami Dolphins winning the Super Bowl VIII championship, after they defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-7.

In the wild card round, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Los Angeles Rams. In the divisional round, the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers won their games against the Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders respectively.

The Steelers and Dolphins met in the AFC Championship, and Miami won 21-17, advancing to their second Super Bowl in a row. In the NFC Championship, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Dallas Cowboys 27-10 to make it to their third Super Bowl in team history.

The Super Bowl VIII was played on January 13, 1974, at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. The game was dominated by the Miami Dolphins defense, who held the Minnesota Vikings to only one touchdown, while their offense scored three touchdowns and a field goal. Larry Csonka was the game's MVP, rushing for 145 yards on 33 carries and scoring two touchdowns.

This victory made the Miami Dolphins the second team in NFL history to finish the season undefeated and win the Super Bowl, following the 1972 Dolphins (who finished 17-0).