 In the same year the Dolphins collected their first winning season and playoff berth, but lost against the Oakland Raiders, 21–14, in the Divisional Round.The following year, 1971, the Dolphins made their first Super Bowl appearance against the Dallas Cowboys, but lost, 24–3.In 1972 Griese started and won the first five games of the season, but fell victim to injury against the San Diego Chargers.