The team slumped early, losing its first 5 games before upsetting the Chicago Bears 24–7 in Chicago before losing to the Dolphins to sit at 1–6.
The Redskins would do better in the second half, as they would win their next 4 games to sit at 5–6 and looking like they were going to reach the playoffs.
However, losses to the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills eliminated the Redskins from any hopes at reaching the playoffs.
Among these three wins was a close victory at RFK Stadium against the defending Super Bowl finalist Eagles, 15–13.
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