Most NFL Blown Leads In The 1972 Season
What NFL team had the most blown leads in the 1972 season?
The Denver Broncos had 8 losses after having the lead at any point in the game, which was the most of any team in the 1972 NFL season. In 2 of those games, the Broncos led by at least 10 points, blew the lead, and lost.
What NFL team had the most blown 4th quarter leads in the 1972 season?
The Minnesota Vikings had 4 losses after having the lead in the 4th quarter, which was the most of any team in the 1972 NFL season. Their last blown 4th quarter lead was against the San Francisco 49ers on Dec 16, 1972, in which the Vikings were leading 17-6 in the 4th quarter and lost the game 17-20.
Most 1972 NFL Blown Leads
| Team | Blown Leads | Blown 4th Quarter Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 8 | 2 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 4 |
| New York Jets | 6 | 1 |
| San Diego Chargers | 5 | 2 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 4 | 3 |
| Baltimore Colts | 4 | 2 |
| Buffalo Bills | 4 | 1 |
| Green Bay Packers | 4 | 1 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 4 | 2 |
| New England Patriots | 4 | 1 |
| New Orleans Saints | 4 | 2 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 4 | 0 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 4 | 2 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 1 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 1 |
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 2 |
| Houston Oilers | 3 | 1 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 2 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 2 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 2 | 2 |
| New York Giants | 2 | 0 |
| Washington Redskins | 2 | 2 |
| Chicago Bears | 1 | 0 |
| Cleveland Browns | 1 | 0 |
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 |
| Oakland Raiders | 0 | 0 |
