1972 Miami Dolphins season Preseason Preseason

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 5, 1972 | at Detroit Lions | L 23-31 | 0–1 |
| 2 | August 12, 1972 | Green Bay Packers | L 13–14 | 0–2 |
| 3 | August 19, 1972 | at Cincinnati Bengals | W 35–17 | 1–2 |
| 4 | August 25, 1972 | Atlanta Falcons | W 24–10 | 2–2 |
| 5 | August 31, 1972 | at Washington Redskins | L 24–27 | 2–3 |
| 6 | September 10, 1972 | Minnesota Vikings | W 21–19 | 3-3 |