Washington Redskins' 86th season in the National Football League
The 2017 Washington Redskins season was the
. The Redskins ended the season losing eight of the final 13 games after a 2–1 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 . 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.
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] Scot McCloughan was fired on March 9.[2]
2017 NFL draft Main article:
2017 NFL 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 .[3] Staff
2017 Washington Redskins staff
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
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
Final roster
2017 Washington Redskins final roster
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
Reserve lists
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72 IR Tooltip Injured reserve )
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Practice squad
Rookies in italics 53 active, 20 inactive, 9 practice squad
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
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Eagles 7
9
3 11 30
Redskins
0
14
3 0 17
at
Date : September 10Game time : 1:00 p.m.
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.
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
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
Week Two: Washington Redskins at Los Angeles Rams – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Redskins 3
17
0 7 27
Rams
0
10
7 3 20
at
Los Angeles, California
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 – 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.
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
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
Period
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.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 6: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week Six: San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
49ers
0
7
10 7 24
Redskins 7
10
0 9 26
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
Date : October 15Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDTGame weather : 68 °F (20 °C), cloudyGame attendance : 75,568Referee :
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.
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
Week 7: at Philadelphia Eagles
Week Seven: Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Redskins
3
7
7 7 24
Eagles 0
17
7 10 34
at
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date : Game time : 8:30 p.m. EDTGame weather : 70 °F (21 °C), cloudyGame attendance : 69,596Referee : Ed Hochuli TV announcers (ESPN) : Sean McDonough, Jon Gruden and Lisa SaltersRecap , 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.
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
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
Period
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.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 9: at Seattle Seahawks
Week Nine: Washington Redskins at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Redskins 0
7
3 7 17
Seahawks
2
0
0 12 14
at
Seattle, Washington
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.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 10: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Week Ten: Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Vikings 7
21
7 3 38
Redskins
10
7
3 10 30
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
Date : November 12Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : 44 °F (7 °C), cloudyGame attendance : 74,476Referee : Bill Vinovich TV announcers (Fox) : Kevin Burkhardt, Charles Davis and Pam OliverRecap , 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.
Top passers Top rushers Top receivers
Week 11: at New Orleans Saints
Week Eleven: Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 OT Total
Redskins
10
7
7 7 0 31
Saints 10
3
0 18 3 34
at
New Orleans, Louisiana
Date : November 19Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CSTGame weather : Played indoors (dome stadium)Game attendance : 73,138Referee : Walt ColemanTV announcers (Fox) : Joe Buck , Troy Aikman and Erin AndrewsRecap , 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 II 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.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Giants
0
3
7 0 10
Redskins 0
3
7 10 20
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
Date : Game time : 8:30 p.m. ESTGame weather : 33 °F (1 °C), clearGame attendance : 73,210Referee : Terry McAulay TV announcers (NBC) : Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele TafoyaRecap , 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.
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
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
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Redskins
0
7
0 7 14
Cowboys 0
17
0 21 38
at AT&T Stadium , Arlington, Texas
Date : Game time : 8:25 p.m. EST/7:25 p.m. CSTGame weather : 58 °F (14 °C), clear —
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.
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
Week 14: at Los Angeles Chargers
Week Fourteen: Washington Redskins at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Redskins
0
6
0 7 13
Chargers 13
10
7 0 30
at
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
Top passers
WAS – Kirk Cousins – 14/27, 151 yards, TD, INT
LAC – Philip Rivers – 18/31, 319 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
Top receivers
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
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals
3
6
3 3 15
Redskins 7
7
3 3 20
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
Date : December 17Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : 50 °F (10 °C), cloudyGame attendance : 71,026Referee : Pete Morelli TV announcers (Fox) : Kenny Albert, Ronde Barber and Kristina PinkRecap , 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.
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
Week 16: vs. Denver Broncos
Week Sixteen: Denver Broncos at Washington Redskins – Game summary
Period
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.
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
Week 17: at New York Giants
Week Seventeen: Washington Redskins at New York Giants – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Redskins
7
3
0 0 10
Giants 15
0
0 3 18
at MetLife Stadium , East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : December 31Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : 16 °F (−9 °C), partly cloudyGame attendance : 76,269Referee :
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.
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
Standings Division Conference
#
Team
Division
W
L
T
PCT
DIV
CONF
SOS
SOV
STK
Division leaders
1[a]
Philadelphia Eagles
East
13
3
0
.813
5–1
10–2
.461
.433
L1
2[a]
Minnesota Vikings
North
13
3
0
.813
5–1
10–2
.492
.447
W3
3[b]
Los Angeles Rams
West
11
5
0
.688
4–2
7–5
.504
.460
L1
4[b] [c]
New Orleans Saints
South
11
5
0
.688
4–2
8–4
.535
.483
L1
Wild Cards
5[c]
Carolina Panthers
South
11
5
0
.688
3–3
7–5
.539
.500
L1
6
Atlanta Falcons
South
10
6
0
.625
4–2
9–3
.543
.475
W1
Did not qualify for the postseason
7[d]
Detroit Lions
North
9
7
0
.563
5–1
8–4
.496
.368
W1
8[d]
Seattle Seahawks
West
9
7
0
.563
4–2
7–5
.492
.444
L1
9[d]
Dallas Cowboys
East
9
7
0
.563
5–1
7–5
.496
.438
W1
10
Arizona Cardinals
West
8
8
0
.500
3–3
5–7
.488
.406
W2
11[e]
Green Bay Packers
North
7
9
0
.438
2–4
5–7
.539
.357
L3
12[e]
Washington Redskins
East
7
9
0
.438
1–5
5–7
.539
.429
L1
13
San Francisco 49ers
West
6
10
0
.375
1–5
3–9
.512
.438
W5
14[f]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
South
5
11
0
.313
1–5
3–9
.555
.375
W1
15[f]
Chicago Bears
North
5
11
0
.313
0–6
1–11
.559
.500
L1
16
New York Giants
East
3
13
0
.188
1–5
1–11
.531
.458
W1
^ a b Philadelphia claimed the No. 1 seed over Minnesota based on winning percentage vs. common opponents. Philadelphia's cumulative record against Carolina, Chicago, the Los Angeles Rams and Washington was 5–0, compared to Minnesota's 4–1 cumulative record against the same four teams.
^ a b LA Rams claimed the No. 3 seed over New Orleans based on head-to-head victory.
^ a b New Orleans clinched the NFC South division over Carolina based on head-to-head sweep.
^ a b c Detroit finished ahead of Dallas and Seattle based on conference record, while Seattle finished ahead of Dallas based on head-to-head victory.
^ a b Green Bay finished ahead of Washington based on record vs. common opponents. Green Bay's cumulative record against Dallas, Minnesota, New Orleans and Seattle was 2–3, compared to Washington's 1–4 cumulative record against the same four teams.
^ a b Tampa Bay finished ahead of Chicago based on head-to-head victory.
^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.
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Headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia Franchise Stadiums Ownership group Key personnel Culture Lore Rivalries Division championships (15) Conference championships (5) League championships (2) Super Bowl championships (3) Hall of Famers Affiliations
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