Washington won a franchise record-tying 14 games, the best record in the league, and their two losses (to two of their division rivals) were by a combined five points.
[2][3] In 2016, Chris Chase of USA Today ranked the team as the greatest to ever win a Super Bowl.
[12] In 2007, ESPN.com ranked the 1991 Redskins as the 4th greatest team in NFL history,[13] noting, "you can look at two stats to get a pretty good idea of just how great a team is: yards gained per pass attempt, and yards allowed per pass attempt.
After going 14–2, they romped through the NFC playoffs, beating the Falcons 24–7 and demolishing the Lions 41–10 on their way to the Super Bowl.
[...] A lot of the best teams in NFL history got a little extra boost by picking on an easy schedule, but not Washington.
It was also the year of the best defense in [their system's] history, which showed up on Washington's schedule twice: the 1991 Philadelphia Eagles."
[15] Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve 47 active, 12 inactive, 5 practice squad
Rookies in italics Note: Division opponents are bolded at RFK Stadium • Washington, D.C.
[17] Football Outsiders also has them ranked as the best Super Bowl-winning team in NFL history based on their advanced analysis.