| 1972 San Francisco 49ers season
|
| Head Coach |
Dick Nolan
|
| Home Field |
Candlestick Park
|
| Results
|
| Record |
8–5–1
|
| Place |
1st NFC West
|
| Playoff Finish |
Lost NFC Divisional Playoff
|
| Uniform
|
|
| Timeline
|
| Previous season
|
Next season
|
| 1971
|
1973
|
The 1972 San Francisco 49ers season was the team's 23rd year with the National Football League. The 49ers appeared in the playoffs for the third consecutive year, each time being eliminated by the Dallas Cowboys.
Offseason
NFL Draft
| Round
|
Pick
|
Player
|
Position
|
School/Club Team
|
Regular season
Schedule
| Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
Result
|
Attendance
|
| 1
|
September 17, 1972
|
San Diego Chargers
|
W 34-3
|
59,438
|
| 2
|
September 24, 1972
|
at Buffalo Bills
|
L 27-20
|
45,845
|
| 3
|
October 1, 1972
|
at New Orleans Saints
|
W 37-2
|
69,840
|
| 4
|
October 8, 1972
|
at Los Angeles Rams
|
L 31-7
|
77,382
|
| 5
|
October 15, 1972
|
New York Giants
|
L 23-17
|
58,606
|
| 6
|
October 22, 1972
|
New Orleans Saints
|
T 20-20
|
59,167
|
| 7
|
October 29, 1972
|
at Atlanta Falcons
|
W 49-14
|
58,850
|
| 8
|
November 5, 1972
|
at Green Bay Packers
|
L 34-24
|
47,897
|
| 9
|
November 12, 1972
|
Baltimore Colts
|
W 24-21
|
61,214
|
| 10
|
November 19, 1972
|
at Chicago Bears
|
W 34-21
|
55,701
|
| 11
|
November 23, 1972
|
at Dallas Cowboys
|
W 31-10
|
65,124
|
| 12
|
December 4, 1972
|
Los Angeles Rams
|
L 26-16
|
61,214
|
| 13
|
December 10, 1972
|
Atlanta Falcons
|
W 20-0
|
61,214
|
| 14
|
December 16, 1972
|
Minnesota Vikings
|
W 20-17
|
61,214
|
Standings
Roster
Playoffs
| Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
Result
|
Attendance
|
| Divisional
|
December 23, 1972
|
Dallas Cowboys
|
L 30-28
|
61,214
|
Awards and records
Milestones
References
