The Vikings' undefeated start ended after losing to the Lions, resulting in the 1972 Dolphins' perfect season remaining safe in NFL history.
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The Miami [Dolphins fanbase can rejoice once again](https://clutchpoints.com/betting/patriots-dolphins-prediction-odds-pick-afc-east-clash-week-8). Not about their current team at the moment, but their memorably historic campaign in 1972.
Miami won two Super Bowl titles throughout the 1970s. One of those championships saw them reach the mountaintop in 1972, going undefeated to make history as the only team to pull off the feat.
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots came close to joining them in 2007, but they lost to Eli Manning and the New York Giants. The team continues to stand alone as the perfect team, but a team popped up on their radar this season.
The Minnesota Vikings started the 2026 campaign strong with a 6-0 record to show for it. They were floating with the historic feat, but they suffered their first loss of the season after falling to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. NFL reporter Albert Breer [made remarks following the game](https://x.com/AlbertBreer/status/2117000337647116660), shouting out that iconic Dolphins squad.
“The Lions are gonna outlast the Vikings …'72 Dolphins safe for another year,” Breer wrote.
**What lies ahead for Dolphins this season**
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The Dolphins have had brutal stretches of losing campaigns following the 1970s and the Dan Marino era. But they will always shine in NFL history with the only undefeated team in the record books.
Miami has a 1-5 record this season, being at the bottom of the AFC East Division standings. They are behind the New York Jets and the New England Patriots at the moment. In terms of the conference standings, they are 14th place. They lead over the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers while trailing the Indianapolis Colts and the New York Jets.
Following their home matchup with the Patriots in Week 8, the Dolphins will remain at home for their next contest. They host the Detroit Lions in Week 9 as kickoff commences on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. ET.