1972 Denver Broncos season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Game_site | Record | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 17 | Houston Oilers | W 30–17 | Mile High Stadium | 1–0 | 51656 |
| 2 | September 24 | at San Diego Chargers | L 14–37 | San Diego Stadium | 1–1 | 49048 |
| 3 | October 1 | Kansas City Chiefs | L 24–45 | Mile High Stadium | 1–2 | 51656 |
| 4 | October 8 | at Cincinnati Bengals | L 10–21 | Riverfront Stadium | 1–3 | 55812 |
| 5 | October 15 | Minnesota Vikings | L 20–23 | Mile High Stadium | 1–4 | 51656 |
| 6 | October 22 | at Oakland Raiders | W 30–23 | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum | 2–4 | 53551 |
| 7 | October 29 | Cleveland Browns | L 20–27 | Mile High Stadium | 2–5 | 51656 |