11-3
REGULAR-SEASON RECORD
Washington finished first in the NFC East with an .786 winning percentage.
NFL, 1972 NFC East standings 1972 season, accessed September 22, 2026WASHINGTON FOOTBALL ARCHIVE
1972 WASHINGTON FOOTBALL STATISTICS
The numbers behind Washington's NFC championship season, the defense that drove it, and Mike Bass's place in the run.
LAST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
THE 1972 SEASON
THE NUMBERS, IN CONTEXT.
Washington's 1972 season ended with the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance. This reference brings the record, defensive profile, playoff path, and Mike Bass's documented contributions into one place. Each figure links to its original source.
+118
POINT DIFFERENTIAL
Washington scored 336 points and allowed 218 across 14 regular-season games.
NFL, 1972 NFC East standings 1972 season, accessed September 22, 202624.0
POINTS SCORED PER GAME
The offense averaged 24.0 points per game, calculated from 336 points in 14 games.
NFL standings, calculation shown 1972 season, accessed September 22, 202615.6
POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME
The defense allowed 15.6 points per game and ranked third in scoring defense among 26 NFL teams.
Pro Football Reference, 1972 Washington team statistics 1972 season data, accessed September 22, 202617
INTERCEPTIONS RECORDED
Washington's defense intercepted 17 passes during the regular season.
Pro Football Reference, 1972 Washington team statistics 1972 season data, accessed September 22, 20262
PLAYOFF WINS
Washington beat Green Bay 16-3 and Dallas 26-3 before advancing to Super Bowl VII.
Pro Football Reference, 1972 Washington season results 1972 postseason, accessed September 22, 2026104
CONSECUTIVE STARTS BY MIKE BASS
Bass started 104 consecutive games for Washington when postseason games are included.
Washington Commanders Ring of Fame announcement September 1, 202230
MIKE BASS INTERCEPTIONS IN WASHINGTON
Across seven seasons with Washington, Bass recorded 30 interceptions, three returned for touchdowns.
Washington Commanders Ring of Fame announcement September 1, 202249
YARDS ON BASS'S SUPER BOWL RETURN
Bass returned a fourth-quarter fumble 49 yards for Washington's only touchdown in Super Bowl VII.
Washington Commanders Ring of Fame announcement September 1, 2022PLAYOFF PATH
THREE GAMES THAT CLOSED THE RUN.
- 16-3Divisional Playoff, Green Bay
- 26-3NFC Championship, Dallas
- 7-14Super Bowl VII, Miami
NUMBER 41
MORE THAN ONE MEMORABLE PLAY.
Mike Bass was part of Washington's secondary throughout the era, then delivered the franchise's only touchdown in Super Bowl VII with a 49-yard fumble return. His 30 interceptions and 104 consecutive starts make the moment part of a much larger body of work.
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METHODOLOGY & SOURCES
BUILT TO BE REFERENCED.
This page reports historical totals as published by the sources below. Per-game figures are calculated only where the math is shown in the statistic. Historical team names remain in source titles when that is how the original record is presented.
NFL 1972 NFC East standings
Regular-season record, points for, points against, and division finish.
VIEW SOURCE 1972 season, accessed September 22, 2026Pro Football Reference, 1972 Washington team page
Season totals, league rankings, interceptions, and postseason results.
VIEW SOURCE 1972 season data, accessed September 22, 2026Washington Commanders Ring of Fame announcement
Mike Bass's Washington career totals, consecutive starts, and Super Bowl VII return.
VIEW SOURCE September 1, 2022CITE THIS PAGE
Mike Bass 41. “1972 Washington Football Statistics.” Updated September 22, 2026. https://mikebassnfl.com/1972-washington-football-statistics