1970 Miami Dolphins Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 10-4
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Division Playoff
Coach: Don Shula (10-4)
Location: Miami, Florida
1970 Miami Dolphins Roster
The Miami Dolphins of the National Football League ended the 1970 season with a record of 10 wins and 4 losses, finishing second in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
Miami racked up 297 points, while the rigid defensive squad conceded 228. Larry Csonka ran for a team-best 874 yards for the Dolphins, while Jim Kiick additionally contributed to the rushing attack.
Bob Griese threw for 2,019 yards. Jim Kiick hauled in 42 passes, while Paul Warfield accumulated 703 receiving yards.
Dick Anderson intercepted 8 errant tosses from the opposition.
Don Shula coached the team. The 1970 Miami Dolphins lost in the Division Playoff.
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Regular Season Points For: 297
Regular Season Points Against: 228
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 1970 | Miami Dolphins 14 at Boston Patriots 27 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 27, 1970 | Miami Dolphins 20 at Houston Oilers 10 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| October 3, 1970 | Oakland Raiders 13 at Miami Dolphins 20 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| October 10, 1970 | Miami Dolphins 20 at New York Jets 6 | W | 1-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| October 18, 1970 | Miami Dolphins 33 at Buffalo Bills 14 | W | 1-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| October 25, 1970 | Cleveland Browns 28 at Miami Dolphins 0 | L | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 4-2-0 | ||
| November 1, 1970 | Miami Dolphins 0 at Baltimore Colts 35 | L | 1-1-0 | 3-2-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| November 8, 1970 | Miami Dolphins 17 at Philadelphia Eagles 24 | L | 1-1-0 | 3-3-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| November 15, 1970 | New Orleans Saints 10 at Miami Dolphins 21 | W | 2-1-0 | 3-3-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| November 22, 1970 | Baltimore Colts 17 at Miami Dolphins 34 | W | 3-1-0 | 3-3-0 | 6-4-0 | ||
| November 30, 1970 | Miami Dolphins 20 at Atlanta Falcons 7 | W | 3-1-0 | 4-3-0 | 7-4-0 | ||
| December 6, 1970 | Boston Patriots 20 at Miami Dolphins 37 | W | 4-1-0 | 4-3-0 | 8-4-0 | ||
| December 13, 1970 | New York Jets 10 at Miami Dolphins 16 | W | 5-1-0 | 4-3-0 | 9-4-0 | ||
| December 20, 1970 | Buffalo Bills 7 at Miami Dolphins 45 | W | 6-1-0 | 4-3-0 | 10-4-0 | ||
| December 27, 1970 | Miami Dolphins 14 at Oakland Raiders 21 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | AFC Divisional Playoff |
