2007 Recap

The Washington Redskins barely made it into the playoffs with a third place finish in the NFC East and 9-7 record. The Redskins lost the wild card game to the Seahawks 35-14.

The Redskins’ season started out well, as they went 5-3 in the first eight games, but the playoffs were put in jeopardy after a four game losing streak and season-ending injury to QB Jason Campbell. QB Todd Collins took over and delivered four straight victories and delivering a wildcard game. Despite the loss, the team has a talented roster that will be competitive in the ultra-competitive NFC East. Clinton Portis is only 26, but has already delivered five 1,000 yard seasons. The explosive receiving core will feature Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El. The defense is perhaps the best in the league, with a terrific secondary featuring CB Shawn Springs, CB Carlos Rogers, and SS LaRon Landry.

Team History

The Washington Redskins came into existence in 1932 and have since played in 11 championships, five of those coming after the inception of the Super Bowl. The Redskins have won five championships, include three Super Bowls.

The Redskins found early success followed by a 40-year drought, finally winning the Super Bowl in 1983. That team featured QB Joe Theismann and future Hall of Fame players RB John Riggins and WR Art Monk. The Redskins won a Super Bowl later that decade 1988 in a game that them score 42 unanswered points and set several Super Bowl offensive records. The Redskins won again in 1992 I a 37-24 route of the Buffalo Bills.