The NFC Central Division was ready to change its guard in 1972. A renewed running game put Green Bay on the fast track, but they had yet to shake off the rival Vikings. On November 26, the race only got tighter, as the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers, each having their year of years, kept those from the Black and Blue Division at bay. Washington beat the Pack 21-16 and Pittsburgh denied Minnesota 23-10.