The 2017 Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 86th season in the National Football League and the fourth under head coach Jay Gruden. The Redskins ended the season losing seven of the final 11 games after a 3-2 start, failing to improve on their 8–7–1 record from the previous season, and were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention with a loss to the Chargers. This was likely due to the abundance of injuries at key positions and one of the league's toughest schedules.
In Week 2, the Redskins played the Rams in Los Angeles for the first time in 23 years. It was also their first game in the L.A. Coliseum in 28 years. Washington got their first win in the Coliseum in 43 years.
In addition, this was the last of six seasons that quarterback Kirk Cousins was on the roster, as he would join the Minnesota Vikings in the following offseason.
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Offseason
Organizational changes
On January 6, the Redskins fired defensive coordinator Joe Barry, secondary coach Perry Fewell, defensive line coach Robb Akey, and strength and conditioning coach Mike Clark.[1] General manager Scot McCloughan was fired on March 9.[2]
Signings
Position |
Player |
Age |
2016 Team |
Contract |
DE |
Stacy McGee |
27 |
Oakland Raiders |
5 years, $25 million |
DE |
Terrell McClain |
28 |
Dallas Cowboys |
4 years, $21 million |
SS |
D. J. Swearinger |
25 |
Arizona Cardinals |
3 years, $13.5 million |
WR |
Terrelle Pryor |
27 |
Cleveland Browns |
1 year, $8 million |
LB |
Zach Brown |
27 |
Buffalo Bills |
1 year, $2.3 million |
OLB |
Chris Carter |
28 |
Indianapolis Colts |
1 year, $885,000 |
WR |
Brian Quick |
27 |
Los Angeles Rams |
1 year, $855,000 |
DE |
Ziggy Hood |
30 |
Washington Redskins |
2 years, $2.7 million |
Departures
Acquisitions
The first transactions of the year occurred shortly after the conclusion of the 2016 regular season on January 2, 2017, when the Redskins signed defensive lineman A. J. Francis and Joey Mbu, wide receiver Matt Hazel and Kendal Thompson, linebacker Rufus Johnson, offensive lineman Ronald Patrick, defensive back Shak Randolph, tight end Wes Saxton, and offensive tackle Isaiah Williams.[3]
On January 5, the Redskins signed safety Earl Wolff to a reserve/future contract.[4] On January 6, they signed nose tackle Phil Taylor, and linebackers Khairi Fortt and Pete Robertson to reserve/future contracts.[5]
2017 NFL Draft
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Pre-draft
Draft
Notes
- The Redskins swapped 1st round picks in 2016 with the Houston Texans and acquired a second 6th round pick (No. 209th overall) this year. The Redskins also traded their 4th round pick in 2016 to the New Orleans Saints and received a 5th round pick in 2016 and 5th round pick (No. 154th overall) this year. Lastly, the Redskins swapped their 5th round pick from 2016 for the 4th round pick (No. 114th overall) this year from the New York Jets.[6]
Staff
2017 Washington Redskins staff |
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Front office
- Owner – Daniel Snyder
- President – Bruce Allen
- Senior Vice President of Player Personnel – Doug Williams
- Senior Vice President of Football Administration – Eric Schaffer
- Director of College Scouting – Kyle Smith
- Senior Personnel Executive – Scott Campbell
- Director of Pro Personnel – Alex Santos
- Director of Football Operations – Paul Kelly
- Director of Player Development – Malcolm Blacken
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
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Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
- Head strength and conditioning – Chad Englehart
- Assistant strength and conditioning – Deuce Gruden
- Assistant strength and conditioning – Kavan Latham
- Assistant strength and conditioning/nutritionist – Jake Sankal
- Head athletic trainer – Larry Hess
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Final roster
2017 Washington Redskins final roster |
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
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Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
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Reserve lists
Practice squad
Rookies in italics 53 Active, 21 Inactive, 9 Practice squad
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Preseason
Regular season
Schedule
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week One: Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Eagles |
7 |
9 |
3 |
11 |
30 |
Redskins |
0 |
14 |
3 |
0 |
17 |
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
Game information |
First quarter
Second quarter
- PHI – LeGarrette Blount 1-yard pass from Carson Wentz (kick failed), 13:28. Eagles 13–0. Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 4:20.
- WAS – Ryan Kerrigan 24-yard interception return (Dustin Hopkins kick), 8:39. Eagles 13–7. Drive: 0 plays, 24 yards, 0:00.
- WAS – Chris Thompson 29-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 1:26. Redskins 14–13. Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 2:39.
- PHI – Caleb Sturgis 50-yard field goal, 0:04. Eagles 16–14. Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 1:17.
Third quarter
- PHI – Caleb Sturgis 42-yard field goal, 10:42. Eagles 19–14. Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, 4:22.
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 33-yard field goal, 2:11. Eagles 19–17. Drive: 16 plays, 66 yards, 8:32.
Fourth quarter
- PHI – Caleb Sturgis 37-yard field goal, 2:02. Eagles 22–17. Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 3:47.
- PHI – Fletcher Cox 20-yard fumble return, (Alshon Jeffery pass from Carson Wentz), 1:38. Eagles 30–17. Drive: 0 plays, 20 yards, 0:00.
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Top passers
- PHI – Carson Wentz: 26/39, 307 yards, 2 TD, INT
- WAS – Kirk Cousins: 23/40, 240 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
- PHI – LeGarrette Blount: 14 rushes, 46 yards
- WAS – Robert Kelley: 10 rushes, 30 yards
Top receivers
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With the loss, the Redskins began the season 0-1, losing their fifth consecutive season opener. They also had their 5-game winning streak against the Eagles snapped.
Week 2: at Los Angeles Rams
Game information |
First quarter
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 41-yard field goal, 4:43. Redskins 3–0. Drive: 14 plays, 57 yards, 7:24.
Second quarter
- WAS – Chris Thompson 7-yard run (Dustin Hopkins kick), 14:54. Redskins 10–0. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:18.
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 22-yard field goal, 12:06. Redskins 13–0. Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 2:33.
- LAR – Todd Gurley 1-yard run (Greg Zuerlein kick), 9:59. Redskins 13–7. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:07.
- LAR – Greg Zuerlein 32-yard field goal, 3:03. Redskins 13–10. Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 4:12.
- WAS – Chris Thompson 61-yard run (Dustin Hopkins kick), 1:44. Redskins 20–10. Drive: 4 plays, 17 yards, 1:19.
Third quarter
- LAR – Todd Gurley 44-yard pass from Jared Goff (Greg Zuerlein kick), 8:43. Redskins 20–17. Drive: 6 plays, 93 yards, 3:26.
Fourth quarter
- LAR – Greg Zuerlein 40-yard field goal, 7:16. Tied 20–20. Drive: 14 plays, 53 yards, 7:22.
- WAS – Ryan Grant 11-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 1:49. Redskins 27–20. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 5:27.
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Top passers
- WAS – Kirk Cousins – 18/27, 179 yards, TD
- LAR – Jared Goff – 14/24, 219 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
- WAS – Robert Kelley – 12 rushes, 78 yards
- LAR – Todd Gurley – 16 rushes, 88 yards, TD
Top receivers
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Thanks to a 220-yard day from the running game, Cousins's late touchdown pass to Ryan Grant and a late interception by Mason Foster, the Redskins started the season 1-1 for the first time since 2015.
Week 3: vs. Oakland Raiders
Week Three: Oakland Raiders at Washington Redskins – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Raiders |
0 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
10 |
Redskins |
7 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
27 |
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
Game information |
First quarter
Second quarter
- WAS – Vernon Davis 18-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 3:48. Redskins 14–0. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 6:10.
Third quarter
- WAS – Josh Doctson 52-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 10:37. Redskins 21–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:23.
- Oak – Jared Cook 21-yard pass from Derek Carr (Giorgio Tavecchio kick), 3:52. Redskins 21–7. Drive: 2 plays, 18 yards, 0:47.
Fourth quarter
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 23-yard field goal, 14:58. Redskins 24–7. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 3:54.
- OAK – Giorgio Tavecchio 22-yard field goal, 11:54. Redskins 24–10. Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 0:22.
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 28-yard field goal, 6:02. Redskins 27–10. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 5:52.
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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Week 4: at Kansas City Chiefs
Game information |
First quarter
- WAS – Terrelle Pryor 44-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 12:00. Redskins 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:08.
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 19-yard field goal, 2:50. Redskins 10–0. Drive: 14 plays, 50 yards, 7:39.
Second quarter
Third quarter
- KC – Alex Smith 1-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 9:24. Chiefs 14–10. Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards, 5:40.
- WAS – Ryan Grant 3-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 7:47. Redskins 17–14. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:38.
- KC – Harrison Butker 26-yard field goal, 0:04. Tied 17–17. Drive: 13 plays, 68 yards, 7:41.
Fourth quarter
- KC – Harrison Butker 32-yard field goal, 4:55. Chiefs 20–17. Drive: 14 plays, 66 yards, 8:10.
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 40-yard field goal, 0:50. Tied 20–20. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 4:04.
- KC – Harrison Butker 43-yard field goal, 0:08. Chiefs 23–20. Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 0:43.
- KC – Justin Houston 13-yard fumble return (run failed), 0:04. Chiefs 29–20.
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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Week 6: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week Six: San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
49ers |
0 |
7 |
10 |
7 |
24 |
Redskins |
7 |
10 |
0 |
9 |
26 |
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
Game information |
First quarter
Second quarter
- WAS – Samaje Perine 3-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 9:47. Redskins 14–0. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 5:46.
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 48-yard field goal, 1:51. Redskins 17–0. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:24.
- SF – Carlos Hyde 1-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), 0:00. Redskins 17–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 1:51.
Third quarter
- SF – Robbie Gould 52-yard field goal, 9:41. Redskins 17–10. Drive: 12 plays, 42 yards, 5:19.
- SF – Carlos Hyde 1-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), 3:01. Tied 17–17. Drive: 1 plays, 1 yards, 0:05.
Fourth quarter
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 21-yard field goal, 10:34. Redskins 20–17. Drive: 16 plays, 72 yards, 7:27.
- WAS – Kirk Cousins 7-yard run (kick failed), 3:28. Redskins 26–17. Drive: 9 plays, 84 yards, 4:54.
- SF – Aldrick Robinson 45-yard pass from C. J. Beathard (Robbie Gould kick), 1:58. Redskins 26–24. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:30.
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Top passers
- SF – C. J. Beathard – 19/36, 245 yards, TD, INT
- WAS – Kirk Cousins – 25/37, 330 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
- SF – Carlos Hyde – 13 carries, 28 yards, 2 TD
- WAS – Chris Thompson – 16 carries, 33 yards
Top receivers
- SF – Pierre Garçon – 5 receptions, 55 yards
- WAS – Chris Thompson – 4 receptions, 105 yards
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Week 7: at Philadelphia Eagles
Week Seven: Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Redskins |
3 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
24 |
Eagles |
0 |
17 |
7 |
10 |
34 |
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: October 23
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: 70 °F (21 °C), cloudy
- Game attendance: 69,596
- Referee: Ed Hochuli
- TV announcers (ESPN): Sean McDonough, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters
- Recap, Gamebook
Game information |
First quarter
- WAS – Nick Rose 27-yard field goal, 11:18. Redskins 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 3:42.
Second quarter
- PHI – Jake Elliott 50-yard field goal, 13:15. Tied 3–3. Drive: 9 plays, 33 yards, 4:04.
- WAS – Chris Thompson 7-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Nick Rose kick), 9:14. Redskins 10–3. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 4:01.
- PHI – Mack Hollins 64-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Jake Elliott kick), 3:19. Tied 10–10. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:01.
- PHI – Zach Ertz 4-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Jake Elliott kick), 0:22. Eagles 17–10. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 1:30.
Third quarter
- PHI – Corey Clement 9-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Jake Elliott kick), 9:43. Eagles 24–10. Drive: 10 plays, 86 yards, 5:17.
- WAS – Jordan Reed 5-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Nick Rose kick), 0:44. Eagles 24–17. Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:04.
Fourth quarter
- PHI – Nelson Agholor 10-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Jake Elliott kick), 11:10. Eagles 31–17. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:34.
- PHI – Jake Elliott 42-yard field goal, 6:19. Eagles 34–17. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 2:20.
- WAS – Jordan Reed 12-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Nick Rose kick), 3:16. Eagles 34–24. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:02.
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Top passers
- WAS – Kirk Cousins – 30/40, 303 yards, 3 TD, INT
- PHI – Carson Wentz – 17/25, 268 yards, 4 TD, INT
Top rushers
- WAS – Chris Thompson – 7 rushes, 38 yards
- PHI – Carson Wentz – 8 rushes, 63 yards
Top receivers
- WAS – Vernon Davis – 4 receptions, 67 yards
- PHI – Zach Ertz – 5 receptions, 89 yards, TD
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With the loss, the Redskins fell 3-3 and were swept by the Philadelphia Eagles for the first time since 2013.
Week 8: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Week Eight: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Cowboys |
7 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
33 |
Redskins |
10 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
19 |
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
Game information |
First quarter
- WAS - Nick Rose 38-yard field goal, 13:17. Redskins 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 1:39.
- DAL - Ezekiel Elliott 13-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 10:37. Cowboys 7–3. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 3:56.
- WAS - Rob Kelley 1-yard run (Nick Rose kick), 6:39. Redskins 10–7. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:56.
Second quarter
- WAS - Nick Rose 42-yard field goal, 10:09. Redskins 13–7. Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 2:53.
- DAL - Ezekiel Elliott 1-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 2:24. Cowboys 14–13. Drive: 2 plays, 2 yards, 0:39.
Third quarter
- DAL - Mike Nugent 36-yard field goal, 8:44. Cowboys 17–13. Drive 9 plays, 27 yards, 3:44.
- DAL - Mike Nugent 48-yard field goal, 6:29. Cowboys 20–13. Drive 4 plays, -4 yards, 2:08.
- DAL - Mike Nugent 27-yard field goal, 0:42. Cowboys 23-13. Drive 10 plays, 48 yards, 4:02.
Fourth quarter
- DAL - Mike Nugent 37-yard field goal, 8:47. Cowboys 26–13. Drive 9 plays, 44 yards, 4:53.
- WAS - Josh Doctson 1-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (kick failed), 4:39. Cowboys 26–19. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 4:08.
- DAL - Byron Jones 21-yard interception return (Mike Nugent kick), 0:30. Cowboys 33–19.
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Top passers
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Top receivers
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Week 9: at Seattle Seahawks
Game information |
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
- WAS – Nick Rose 28-yard field goal, 10:19. Redskins 10–2. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:07.
Fourth quarter
- SEA – Luke Willson 10-yard pass from Russell Wilson (pass failed), 11:48. Redskins 10–8. Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 2:54.
- SEA – Doug Baldwin 30-yard pass from Russell Wilson (pass failed), 1:34. Seahawks 14–10. Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 0:48.
- WAS – Robert Kelley 1-yard run (Nick Rose kick), 0:59. Redskins 17–14. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 0:35.
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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Week 10: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Week Ten: Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Vikings |
7 |
21 |
7 |
3 |
38 |
Redskins |
10 |
7 |
3 |
10 |
30 |
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
- Date: November 12
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 44 °F (7 °C), cloudy
- Game attendance: 74,476
- Referee: Bill Vinovich
- TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, Charles Davis and Pam Oliver
- Recap, Gamebook
Game information |
- First quarter
- WAS – Maurice Harris 36-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Nick Rose kick), 10:57. Redskins 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:03.
- MIN – Latavius Murray 1-yard run (Kai Forbath kick), 8:18. Tied 7–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:39.
- WAS – Nick Rose 28-yard field goal, 0:08. Redskins 10–7. Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 4:33.
- Second quarter
- MIN – Stefon Diggs 3-yard pass from Case Keenum (Kai Forbath kick), 11:45. Vikings 14–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:23.
- WAS – Kirk Cousins 1-yard run (Nick Rose kick), 4:37. Redskins 17–14. Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 7:08.
- MIN – Adam Thielen 7-yard pass from Case Keenum (Kai Forbath kick), 1:49. Vikings 21–17. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:48.
- MIN – David Morgan II 1-yard pass from Case Keenum (Kai Forbath kick), 0:22. Vikings 28–17. Drive: 3 plays, 23 yards, 1:16.
- Third quarter
- MIN – Jarius Wright 7-yard pass from Case Keenum (Kai Forbath kick), 12:22. Vikings 35–17. Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 2:38.
- WAS – Nick Rose 21-yard field goal, 8:24. Vikings 35–20. Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 3:58.
- Fourth quarter
- WAS – Kirk Cousins 2-yard run (Nick Rose kick), 14:47. Vikings 35–27. Drive: 2 plays, 2 yards, 0:06.
- MIN – Kai Forbath 53-yard field goal, 7:45. Vikings 38–27. Drive: 13 plays, 40 yards, 7:02.
- WAS – Nick Rose 55-yard field goal, 1:14. Vikings 38–30. Drive: 13 plays, 41 yards, 2:29.
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- Top receivers
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Week 11: at New Orleans Saints
Week Eleven: Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
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2 |
3 |
4 |
OT |
Total |
Redskins |
10 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
0 |
31 |
Saints |
10 |
3 |
0 |
18 |
3 |
34 |
at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Date: November 19
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
- Game attendance: 73,138
- Referee: Walt Coleman
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
- Recap, Gamebook
Game information |
First quarter
- WAS – Nick Rose 38-yard field goal, 11:40. Redskins 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards, 2:11.
- NO – Wil Lutz 52-yard field goal, 5:30. Tied 3–3. Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 6:10.
- WAS – Chris Thompson 16-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Nick Rose kick), 2:11. Redskins 10–3. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:19.
- NO – Mark Ingram 36-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 0:35. Tied 10–10. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:36.
Second quarter
- WAS – Samaje Perine 1-yard run (Nick Rose kick), 10:44. Redskins 17–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:51.
- NO – Wil Lutz 29-yard field goal, 0:00. Redskins 17–13. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 1:39.
Third quarter
- WAS – Ryan Grant 40-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Nick Rose kick), 1:37. Redskins 24–13. Drive: 12 plays, 94 yards, 5:44.
Fourth quarter
- NO – Wil Lutz 42-yard field goal, 9:19. Redskins 24–16. Drive: 5 plays, 27 yards, 2:02.
- WAS – Jeremy Sprinkle 7-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Nick Rose kick), 5:58. Redskins 31–16. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:21.
- NO – Josh Hill 3-yard pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz kick), 2:53. Redskins 31–23. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:05.
- NO – Alvin Kamara 18-yard pass from Drew Brees (Alvin Kamara run for two-point conversion), 1:05. Tied 31–31. Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 1:05.
- Overtime
- NO – Wil Lutz 28-yard field goal, 7:25. Saints 34–31. Drive: 3 plays, 51 yards, 1:29.
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Top receivers
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The Redskins suffered a loss to the Saints after going up 31–16 with 5:58 remaining in the fourth quarter. In under three minutes Drew Brees and the Saints offense rallied back to tie the game 31–31 with 1:05 left in the fourth. In overtime, Saint's kicker Wil Lutz kicked the game-winning field goal from 28 yards away, handing the Redskins their most devastating loss of the season.
Week 12: vs. New York Giants
NFL on Thanksgiving Day
Week Twelve: New York Giants at Washington Redskins – Game summary
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2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Giants |
0 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
10 |
Redskins |
0 |
3 |
7 |
10 |
20 |
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
- Date: November 23
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 33 °F (1 °C), clear
- Game attendance: 73,210
- Referee: Terry McAulay
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
- Recap, Gamebook
Game information |
First quarter
Second quarter
- NYG – Aldrick Rosas 30-yard field goal, 4:00. Giants 3–0. Drive: 16 plays, 60 yards, 8:29.
- WAS – Nick Rose 28-yard field goal, 0:13. Tied 3–3. Drive: 4 plays, 38 yards, 0:51.
Third quarter
- WAS – Jamison Crowder 15-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Nick Rose kick), 6:32. Redskins 10–3. Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 3:31.
- NYG – Janoris Jenkins 53-yard interception return (Aldrick Rosas kick), 2:52. Tied 10–10.
Fourth quarter
- WAS – Josh Doctson 14-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Nick Rose kick), 3:31. Redskins 17–10. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 5:02.
- WAS – Nick Rose 33-yard field goal, 1:49. Redskins 20–10. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 0:23.
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Top passers
- NYG – Eli Manning – 13/27, 113 yards, INT
- WAS – Kirk Cousins – 19/31, 242 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
Top receivers
- NYG – Roger Lewis – 3 receptions, 26 yards
- WAS – Jamison Crowder – 7 receptions, 141 yards, TD
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The Redskins won on Thanksgiving Day for the first time since 2012 and their third time ever. Kirk Cousins threw a pick six to Janoris Jenkins, who suffered a season-ending injury on the play, to tie the game at 10. The Giants defense hung tough until Cousins and Josh Doctson broke through in the final minutes of the game.
This was Eli Manning's 210th consecutive and final start before infamously being benched for Geno Smith for one game. He was the second quarterback to ever start 210 consecutive games and has since been passed by Philip Rivers.
Week 13: at Dallas Cowboys
Week Thirteen: Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Redskins |
0 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
Cowboys |
0 |
17 |
0 |
21 |
38 |
at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Game information |
First quarter
Second quarter
- DAL – Jason Witten 8-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Dan Bailey kick), 10:43. Cowboys 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 6:09.
- DAL – Dan Bailey 24-yard field goal, 5:29. Cowboys 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 13 yards, 4:14.
- DAL – Ryan Switzer 83-yard punt return (Dan Bailey kick), 3:46. Cowboys 17–0.
- WAS – Ryan Grant 20-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Nick Rose kick), 0:59. Cowboys 17–7. Drive: 9 plays, 87 yards, 3:25.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- DAL – Dez Bryant 13-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Dan Bailey kick), 14:53. Cowboys 24–7. Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 5:28.
- WAS – Josh Doctson 14-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Nick Rose kick), 11:28. Cowboys 24–14. Drive: 9 plays, 87 yards, 3:25.
- DAL – Alfred Morris 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 4:55. Cowboys 31–14. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:33.
- DAL – Rod Smith 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 2:37. Cowboys 38–14. Drive: 4 plays, 11 yards, 1:39.
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Top passers
- WAS – Kirk Cousins – 26/37, 251 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- DAL – Dak Prescott – 11/22, 102 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
- WAS – Samaje Perine – 12 carries, 38 yards
- DAL – Alfred Morris – 27 carries, 127 yards, TD
Top receivers
- WAS – Ryan Grant – 5 receptions, 76 yards, TD
- DAL – Dez Bryant – 5 receptions, 61 yards, TD
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Week 14: at Los Angeles Chargers
Week Fourteen: Washington Redskins at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Redskins |
0 |
6 |
0 |
7 |
13 |
Chargers |
13 |
10 |
7 |
0 |
30 |
at StubHub Center, Carson, California
Game information |
First quarter
- LAC – Travis Coons 33-yard field goal, 9:53. Chargers 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 5:07.
- LAC – Hunter Henry 8-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Travis Coons kick), 2:34. Chargers 10–0. Drive: 10 plays, 92 yards, 4:24.
- LAC – Travis Coons 21-yard field goal, 0:03. Chargers 13–0. Drive: 6 plays, 26 yards, 2:19.
Second quarter
- WAS – Vernon Davis 23-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (kick failed), 10:13. Chargers 13–6. Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 4:50.
- LAC – Tyrell Williams 75-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Travis Coons kick), 10:02. Chargers 20–6. Drive: 1 plays, 75 yards, 0:11.
- LAC – Travis Coons 36-yard field goal, 2:23. Chargers 23–6. Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 4:03.
Third quarter
- LAC – Melvin Gordon 1-yard run (Travis Coons kick), 6:17. Chargers 30–6. Drive: 3 plays, 55 yards, 1:29.
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
- WAS – Kirk Cousins – 14/27, 151 yards, TD, INT
- LAC – Philip Rivers – 18/31, 319 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
Top receivers
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With the loss, the Redskins were eliminated from playoff contention for the second consecutive season.
Week 15: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week Fifteen: Arizona Cardinals at Washington Redskins – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Cardinals |
3 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
15 |
Redskins |
7 |
7 |
3 |
3 |
20 |
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
- Date: December 17
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 50 °F (10 °C), cloudy
- Game attendance: 71,026
- Referee: Pete Morelli
- TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Ronde Barber and Kristina Pink
- Recap, Gamebook
Game information |
First quarter
Second quarter
- WAS – Kapri Bibbs 36-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 13:27. Redskins 14–3. Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 1:41.
- ARI – Phil Dawson 35-yard field goal, 7:35. Redskins 14–6. Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:52.
- ARI – Phil Dawson 19-yard field goal, 0:00. Redskins 14–9. Drive: 10 plays, 32 yards, 1:39.
Third quarter
- ARI – Phil Dawson 34-yard field goal, 13:37. Redskins 14–12. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:23.
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 24-yard field goal, 4:23. Redskins 17–12. Drive: 11 plays, 88 yards, 6:04.
Fourth quarter
- ARI – Phil Dawson 32-yard field goal, 11:13. Redskins 17–15. Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 3:37.
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 32-yard field goal, 4:30. Redskins 20–15. Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 3:21.
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Top passers
- ARI – Blaine Gabbert – 16/41, 189 yards, INT
- WAS – Kirk Cousins – 18/26, 196 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
Top receivers
- ARI – Larry Fitzgerald – 5 receptions, 60 yards
- WAS – Jamison Crowder – 5 receptions, 55 yards, TD
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Week 16: vs. Denver Broncos
Week Sixteen: Denver Broncos at Washington Redskins – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Broncos |
3 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
11 |
Redskins |
0 |
10 |
3 |
14 |
27 |
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
Game information |
First quarter
- DEN – Brandon McManus 31-yard FG, 2:06. Broncos 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 33 yards, 5:55.
Second quarter
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 26-yard FG, 6:15. tied 3–3. Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 5:17.
- WAS – Jamison Crowder 15-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 2:07. Redskins 10–3. Drive: 5 plays, 38 yards, 2:26.
Third quarter
- WAS – 3:30 Dustin Hopkins 29-yard FG, 3:30. Redskins 13–3. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:26.
Fourth quarter
- WAS – Josh Doctson 48-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 12:07. Redskins 20–3. Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards, 2:41.
- WAS – Vernon Davis 31-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 4:21. Redskins 27–3. Drive: 3 plays, 35 yards, 0:20.
- DEN – C. J. Anderson 5-yard run (Brock Osweiler–C. J Anderson pass), 1:18. Redskins 27–11. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:03.
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Top passers
- DEN – Brock Osweiler – 22/38, 193 yards, INT
- WAS – Kirk Cousins – 19/37, 299 yards, 3 TD, INT
Top rushers
- DEN – C. J. Anderson – 16 rushes, 88 yards, TD
- WAS – Samaje Perine – 17 rushes, 53 yards
Top receivers
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Week 17: at New York Giants
Game information |
First quarter
- NYG – Orleans Darkwa 75-yard run (kick blocked), 14:43. Giants 6–0. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:17.
- NYG – Hunter Sharp 16-yard pass from Eli Manning (pass failed), 12:42. Giants 12–0. Drive: 2 plays, 19 yards, 0:41.
- WAS – Kirk Cousins 12-yard run (Dustin Hopkins kick), 7:55. Giants 12–7. Drive: 2 plays, 20 yards, 0:45.
- NYG – Aldrick Rosas 23-yard field goal, 4:49. Giants 15–7. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:06.
Second quarter
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 49-yard field goal, 0:00. Giants 15–10. Drive: 1 plays, 0 yards, 0:04.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- NYG – Aldrick Rosas 29-yard field goal, 14:09. Giants 18–10. Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 3:32.
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Top passers
- WAS – Kirk Cousins – 20/37, 158 yards, 3 INT
- NYG – Eli Manning – 10/28, 132 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
- WAS – Kapri Bibbs – 12 carries, 47 yards
- NYG – Orleans Darkwa – 20 carries, 154 yards, TD
Top receivers
- WAS – Kapri Bibbs – 8 receptions, 53 yards
- NYG – Rhett Ellison – 5 receptions, 63 yards
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Standings
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Conference
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