Washington Football fans wax poetic about Redskins history to help younger Skins and Commanders fans learn about our gloried burgundy and gold past.
Some players leave and you shrug – others leave and the wound never quite closes – as with Champ Bailey and Paul Krause. Two future Hall of Famers. Two elite defensive backs who arrived in Washington with massive upside, delivered at a high level while wearing burgundy and gold, and then were traded away in … Read more
On this Redskins throwback for October 30th, the Washington Redskins faithful look back at a tie with the Cincinnati Bengals 27-27 in 2016. They played to a rare overtime draw, and it was in London, England of all places. Kirk Cousins led the Redskins offense with an outstanding 458 yards passing performance. It was (and … Read more
What are the 5 worst Washington trades in franchise history? What constitutes a bad trade? Are there any Commanders deals that rival stinky Redskins deals of days gone by? Marshon Lattimore had some fans singing that tune. We look back at them today for our #FlashbackFriday. There have been some real groaners over the years. … Read more
On this Redskins throwback for October 29, Washington ran into a buzzsaw named Bo Jackson. The 1989 game ended in a 37-24 loss for Washington at the Los Angeles Raiders. The defining moment came in the third quarter when Jackson took a handoff and outran the entire Redskins defense for a 73-yard touchdown. He finished … Read more
On this Redskins throwback for October 22, the Washington Redskins pulled off a gritty comeback against their fiercest rival. The 1972 game ended in a 24-20 victory for Washington over the Dallas Cowboys. The iconic moment came in the second half. Dallas led 20-7 early in the third quarter after a Walt Garrison touchdown run. … Read more
On this Redskins throwback for October 15, the Washington Redskins made NFL history with one of the most spectacular plays the league has ever seen. The 1939 game ended in a decisive 44-14 victory for Washington over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The iconic moment happened in the third quarter when Frank Filchock dropped back under pressure … Read more
These are the top 5 Redskins trades ever. The very best trades in franchise history. Washington has executed several brilliant trades that brought in Hall of Fame talent, championship anchors, and elite weapons. On this #FlashbackFriday, we snap back to the best deals we have ever made as an organization. Number 5 – Coles For … Read more
On this Redskins throwback for October 8, Boston Redskins star Cliff Battles made NFL history with a record-shattering rushing performance. For the first time ever, an NFL player rushed for 200-plus yards. The 1933 game against the New York Giants delivered high drama. Battles dominated on the ground. However, the Redskins still had to fight … Read more
On this Redskins throwback for October 1, the Washington Redskins lost to the New York Giants 24-21. They played their very first game in D.C. Stadium — later known as RFK Stadium — in 1961. The Redskins christened their new home with a competitive battle against the Giants. They staked out a quick 21-7 lead … Read more
Fans still debate what the best Washington Redskins nickname of all time really is. From hard-hitting legends to larger-than-life personalities, the team’s history is packed with unforgettable monikers that captured the spirit of each era. For today’s Flashback Friday, we highlight some of the most iconic nicknames from the Redskins years — names that still … Read more