1972 Minnesota Vikings season Regular season Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Results_Final_score | Results_Team_record | Venue | Attendance_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 18 | Washington Redskins | L 24–21 | 0–1 | Metropolitan Stadium | 47900 |
| 2 | September 24 | at Detroit Lions | W 34–10 | 1–1 | Tiger Stadium | 54418 |
| 3 | October 1 | Miami Dolphins | L 16–14 | 1–2 | Metropolitan Stadium | 47900 |
| 4 | October 8 | St. Louis Cardinals | L 19–17 | 1–3 | Metropolitan Stadium | 49687 |
| 5 | October 15 | at Denver Broncos | W 23–20 | 2–3 | Mile High Stadium | 51656 |
| 6 | October 23 | at Chicago Bears | L 13–10 | 2–4 | Soldier Field | 55701 |
| 7 | October 29 | at Green Bay Packers | W 27–13 | 3–4 | Lambeau Field | 56263 |
| 8 | November 5 | New Orleans Saints | W 37–6 | 4–4 | Metropolitan Stadium | 49784 |