{"id":17165,"date":"2025-05-08T09:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T13:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/?page_id=17165"},"modified":"2025-07-21T19:20:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T23:20:44","slug":"washington-commanders-records","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/washington-commanders-records\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington Commanders Records"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"gb-element-22501789\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-365a0fc8\">\n<p>Welcome to the <strong>Washington Commanders Individual, Team, and NFL Records<\/strong> page! This comprehensive guide celebrates the remarkable achievements and rich history of one of the NFL&#8217;s most iconic franchises. Here, we honor the players, coaches, and milestones that have shaped the team&#8217;s legacy, from record-setting individual performances to unforgettable team accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a die-hard fan or just curious about the <strong>Washington Commanders<\/strong>&#8216; history, this page serves as your go-to source for their most notable records and milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual Washington Commander Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Delve into the exceptional individual performances that have left an indelible mark on the franchise. From record-setting quarterbacks to dominant defenders, these players have etched their names in the record books. These records are broken down into career marks, and single season efforts, as well as single game records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Washington Commanders Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career \u2013 Passing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-time Passing Yards Leader: Joe Theismann \u2013 25,206 yards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Passing Touchdowns Leader: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-hogs.net\/blogs\/sammy-baugh-profile\/\">Sammy <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20231009113506\/http:\/\/www.the-hogs.net\/blogs\/sammy-baugh\/\">Baugh<\/a> \u2013 187<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Passing Completions: Joe Theismann \u2013 2044<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Passing Attempts: Joe Theismann \u2013 3602<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Passing Completion Percentage (minimum 1000 attempts): Kirk Cousins \u2013 65.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Passer Rating (more than 1000 attempts): Kirk Cousins \u2013 93.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Passing Yards Per Attempt (minimum 1000 attempts): Kirk Cousins \u2013 7.73<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Times Sacked: Joe Theismann \u2013 340<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Intercepted Most: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-hogs.net\/blogs\/sammy-baugh-profile\/\">Sammy Baugh<\/a> \u2013 203<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career \u2013 Rushing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-time Rushing Yards Leader: John Riggins \u2013 7472 yards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Rushing Attempts: John Riggins \u2013 1988<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Rushing Touchdowns: John Riggins \u2013 79<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Fumbles: <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20231009113506\/https:\/\/www.the-hogs.net\/blogs\/sammy-baugh\/\">Sammy Baugh<\/a> \u2013 47<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Rushing Yards Per Attempt (minimum 1000 carries): Robert Griffin III \u2013 6.2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Rushing Yards Per Game (minimum 1000 carries): Clinton Portis \u2013 81.2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career \u2013 Receiving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-time Leader Receptions: Art Monk \u2013 888<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Receiving Yards: Art Monk \u2013 12,026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Receiving Touchdowns: Charley Taylor \u2013 79<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Targets (since 1992): Santana Moss \u2013 1004<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Yards Per Reception (minimum 250 catches): Hugh Taylor \u2013 19.2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>*All-time Longest Reception: Bobby Mitchell, Andy Farkas, Gerry Allen \u2013 99 yards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career \u2013 Returns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-time Leader Kick Return Yards: <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/2011\/09\/09\/thn-and-brian-mitchell-together-at-last\/\">Brian Mitchell<\/a> \u2013 9586<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Kick Return Touchdowns: Brian Mitchell, Ed Saenz, Bobby Mitchell, Andy Farkas \u2013 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Kick Return Attempts: Brian Mitchell \u2013 421<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Yards Per Kick Return (minimum 50 attempts): Andy Farkas \u2013 27.3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Punt Return Yards: Brian Mitchell \u2013 3476<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Punt Return Touchdowns: Brian Mitchell ??\u2013 7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Punt Return Attempts: Brian Mitchell \u2013 317<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Yards Per Punt Return (minimum 50 attempts): Andy Farkas \u2013 12.1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Total Return Yards: Brian Mitchell \u2013 13062<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career \u2013 Defense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-time Leader Sacks Unofficial: <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/dexter-manley-profile\/\">Dexter Manley<\/a> \u2013 97<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Sacks Official: <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/2011\/07\/16\/2011-redskins-draft-profile-ryan-kerrigan\/\">Ryan Kerrigan<\/a> \u2013 95.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Interceptions: <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/darrell-green-profile\/\">Darrell Green<\/a> \u2013 54<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Interception Return Yards: Brig Owens \u2013 686<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Interception Return Touchdowns: Darrell Green \u2013 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Solo Tackles (since 1994): Darrell Green \u2013 1162<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Assist Tackles (since 1994): London Fletcher \u2013 340<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Total Tackles (since 1994): Darrell Green \u2013 1202<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Tackles For Loss (since 1994): Ryan Kerrigan \u2013 119<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Fumble Recoveries: Sammy Baugh \u2013 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Forced Fumbles: Ryan Kerrigan \u2013 26<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Fumble Recovery Touchdowns: <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/2008\/11\/08\/redskins-sign-cornerback-deangelo-hall\/\">DeAngelo Hall<\/a>, Chris Hanburger, Brad Dusek \u2013 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Quarterback Hits (since 2006): Ryan Kerrigan \u2013 147<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career \u2013 Kicking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-time Field Goals Made: <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/mark-moseley-profile\/\">Mark Moseley<\/a> \u2013 263<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Field Goals Attempts: Mark Moseley \u2013 397<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Field Goals Percentage: Dustin Hopkins \u2013 84.0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Extra Points Made: Mark Moseley \u2013 417<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Extra Points Attempts: Mark Moseley \u2013 441<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Number of Kickoffs: Dustin Hopkins \u2013 459<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Kickoffs Yards: Dustin Hopkins \u2013 28,819<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Kickoffs Touchbacks: Dustin Hopkins \u2013 337<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career \u2013 Punting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-time Punts Made: Mike Bragg \u2013 896<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Punt Yards: Mike Bragg \u2013 35,746<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Punt Net Yards: Tress Way \u2013 2627<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Punt Yards Per Punt: Tress Way \u2013 47.0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Punt Net Yards Per Punt: Tress Way \u2013 41.6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Punts Inside 20: Tress Way \u2013 244<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Punt Return Yards By Opposition: Tress Way \u2013 2627<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Punt Touchbacks: Mike Bragg \u2013 59<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Punts Blocked: Sammy Baugh \u2013 9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career \u2013 Scoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-time Scoring Leader: Mark Moseley \u2013 1,206 points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Touchdowns Scored: Charley Taylor \u2013 90<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career \u2013 Coaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-time Most Wins: <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/joe-gibbs-profile\/\">Joe Gibbs<\/a> \u2013 154<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Most Losses: <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/washington-commanders-franchise-facts\/\">Joe Gibbs<\/a> \u2013 94<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Winning Percentage (minimum 50 games): <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/washington-commanders-coaching-history\/\">Ray Flaherty<\/a> \u2013 .720<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Losing percentage (minimum 50 games): Bill McPeak \u2013 .313<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Most Games: Joe Gibbs \u2013 248<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Most Playoff Games: Joe Gibbs \u2013 24<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Most Playoff Wins: Joe Gibbs \u2013 17<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Most Championship: Joe Gibbs \u2013 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single Season Washington Commanders Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single Season \u2013 Passing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single Season Passing Yards Leader: Kirk Cousins \u2013 4,917 yds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Passing Touchdowns Leader: Sonny Jurgensen \u2013 31<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Passing Completions: Kirk Cousins \u2013 406<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Passing Attempts: Kirk Cousins \u2013 606<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Passing Completion %age (minimum 150 attempts): Sammy Baugh \u2013 70.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Passer Rating (minimum 150 attempts): Kirk Cousins \u2013 97.2%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Passing Yards Per Attempt (minimum 150 attempts): Sammy Baugh \u2013 9.2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Times Sacked: Trent Green, Norm Snead \u2013 49<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Intercepted Most: Norm Snead \u2013 27<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single Season \u2013 Rushing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single Season Rushing Yards Leader: Alfred Morris \u2013 1613<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Rushing Attempts: John Riggins \u2013 375<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Rushing Touchdowns: John Riggins \u2013 24<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Fumbles: Sammy Baugh \u2013 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Rushing Yards Per Attempt (minimum 100 carries): Robert Griffin III \u2013 6.8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Rushing Yards Per Game (minimum 100 carries): <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20231009113506\/http:\/\/www.the-hogs.net\/blogs\/larry-brown\/\">Larry <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/larry-brown-profile\/\">Brow<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20231009113506\/http:\/\/www.the-hogs.net\/blogs\/larry-brown\/\">n<\/a> \u2013 101.3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single Season \u2013 Receiving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single Season Leader Receptions: Pierre Garcon \u2013 113<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Receiving Yards: Santana Moss \u2013 1,483<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Receiving Touchdowns: Charley Taylor, <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/2006\/07\/09\/redskin-legends-ricky-sanders-rise-to-success\/\">Ricky Sanders<\/a>, Jerry Smith, Hugh Taylor \u2013 12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Targets (since 1992): Pierre Garcon \u2013 181<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Yards Per Reception (minimum 40 catches): Hugh Taylor \u2013 23.4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single Season \u2013 Returns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single Season Leader Kick Return Yards: Rock Cartwright \u2013 1541<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Kick Return Touchdowns: Ed Saenz \u2013 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Kick Return Attempts: Rock Cartwright \u2013 64<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Yards Per Kick Return (minimum 30 attempts): Mike Nelms \u2013 29.7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Punt Return Yards: Eddie Brown \u2013 646<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Punt Return Touchdowns: Brian Mitchell x 2, Mike Nelms, Johnny Williams, Bert Zagers \u2013 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Punt Return Attempts: Eddie Brown \u2013 57<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Yards Per Punt Return (minimum 30 attempts): Brian Mitchell \u2013 14.1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single Season \u2013 Defense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single Season Leader Sacks Unofficial: Dexter Manley \u2013 18.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Interceptions: Dan Sandifer \u2013 13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Interception Return Yards: Dan Sandifer \u2013 258<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Interception Return Touchdowns: Dan Sandifer, Andre Collins, Vernon Dean, Kendall Fuller, DeAngelo Hall, Pug Rentner, Dale Hackbart \u2013 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Solo Tackles (since 1994):<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Assist Tackles (since 1994):<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Total Tackles (since 1994):<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Tackles For Loss (since 1994):<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Fumble Recoveries: Donovan McNabb \u2013 8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Forced Fumbles:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Leader Quarterback Hits (since 2006):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single Season \u2013 Kicking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single Season Field Goals Made: Mark Moseley \u2013 33<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Field Goals Attempts: Mark Moseley \u2013 47<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Field Goals Percentage (minimum 20 attempts): Mark Moseley \u2013 95.2%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Extra Points Made: Mark Moseley \u2013 62<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Extra Points Attempts: Mark Moseley \u2013 63<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Number of Kickoffs: Chip Lohmiller \u2013 102<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Kickoffs Yards: Chip Lohmiller \u2013 6,359<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Kickoffs Touchbacks: Dustin Hopkins \u2013 65<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single Season \u2013 Punting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single Season Punts Made: Mike Bragg, Tom Tupa \u2013 103<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Punt Yards: Tom Tupa \u2013 4,544<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Punt Net Yards: Matt Turk \u2013 3,366<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Punt Yards Per Punt: Sammy Baugh \u2013 51.4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Punt Net Yards Per Punt: Tress Way \u2013 44.3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Punts Inside 20: Tress Way \u2013 41<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Punt Return Yards By Opposition: Tom Tupa \u2013 727<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Punt Touchbacks: Steve Cox \u2013 16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Punts Blocked: Sammy Baugh, Kelly Goodburn \u2013 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single Season \u2013 Scoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single Season Scoring Leader: Mark Moseley \u2013 161 points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Touchdowns Scored: John Riggins \u2013 24<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single Season \u2013 Coaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single Season Most Wins: Joe Gibbs \u2013 14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Most Losses: Mike Shanahan, Norv Turner \u2013 13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Best Winning Percentage: Ray Flaherty \u2013 .909 (10-1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Season Worst Winning Percentage: Bill McPeak \u2013 .077 (1-12-1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single Game Washington Commanders Records<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single Game Passing Yards Leader: Brad Johnson \u2013 471 yards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Passing Touchdowns Leader: Sammy Baugh, <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/super-bowl-xxvi-washington-hammer-the-bills\/\">Mark Rypien<\/a> \u2013 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Most Consecutive Completions: Mark Brunell \u2013 22<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Passing Completion Percentage: Robert Griffin III \u2013 93.3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Passing Completions: Kirk Cousins \u2013 41<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Rushing Yards Leader: Gerald Riggs \u2013 221<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Rushing Attempts: Jamie Morris \u2013 45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Rushing Touchdowns: 18 players tied with 3 \u2013 Antonio Gibson was the last<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Fumbles: Patrick Ramsey \u2013 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Rushing Yards Per Attempt (more than 100 carries): Robert Griffin III \u2013 6.8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Rushing Yards Per Game (more than 100 carries): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-hogs.net\/blogs\/larry-brown-profile\/\">Larry Brown<\/a> \u2013 101.3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Leader Receptions: Roy Helu \u2013 14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Leader Receiving Yards*: Anthony Allen \u2013 255<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Leader Receiving Yards: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.the-hogs.net\/blogs\/gary-clark-profile\/\">Gary Clark<\/a> \u2013 241<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Leader Solo Tackles (since 1994): Jessie Armstead \u2013 17<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Leader Assist Tackles (since 1994): London Fletcher \u2013 12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Game Leader Total Tackles (since 1994): London Fletcher \u2013 20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington Commanders Records &#8211; Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the most impressive team achievements, from historic seasons to unforgettable playoff runs, that have defined Washington\u2019s storied history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-time Leader Games Played: Darrell Green \u2013 295<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-time Leader Seasons Played: Darrell Green \u2013 20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most Touchdowns Rookie Season: Alfred Morris \u2013 13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most Two-Point Conversions: <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/2004\/05\/06\/profile-chris-cooley\/\">Chris Cooley<\/a> \u2013 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most Consecutive Field Goals: Mark Moseley \u2013 23<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longest Field Goal: Gary Gano \u2013 59 yards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longest Reception: Bobby Mitchell, Andy Farkas, Gerry Allen \u2013 99 yards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longest run from scrimmage: Billy Wells \u2013 88 yards (1954)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longest pass: Sonny Jurgensen \u2013 99 yards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longest interception return: Barry Wilburn \u2013 100 yards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington Commanders Records That Are NFL Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sammy Baugh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most seasons leading the league in Passer Rating: Sammy Baugh \u2013 6 (tied with Steve Young)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most seasons leading the league in lowest interception percentage: Sammy Baugh \u2013 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highest yards per attempt, game: Sammy Baugh \u2013 18.58 (446 yards on 24 attempts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best single season punting average: Sammy Baugh \u2013 51.4 yards (beaten in 2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most seasons leading the league in punting: Sammy Baugh \u2013 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most consecutive seasons leading the league in punting: Sammy Baugh \u2013 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brian Mitchell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most games with 100 all-purpose yards gained, career: Brian Mitchell \u2013 118<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most consecutive seasons with 1500 all-purpose yards gained, career: Brian Mitchell \u2013 9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most seasons with 2000 all-purpose yards gained, career: Brian Mitchell \u2013 4 (tied with 6 others)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most punt returns career: Brian Mitchell \u2013 463<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most fair catches career: Brian Mitchell \u2013 231<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most punt return yards gained career: Brian Mitchell \u2013 4,999<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most 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Washington Redskins \u2013 73 (1940 Championship game)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most touchdown passes in a single quarter of a Super Bowl: <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/super-bowl-xxii-doug-williams-and-the-quarter\/\">Doug Williams<\/a> \u2013 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most passing yards in a single quarter of a Super Bowl: Doug Williams \u2013 228<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most touchdown catches in a single quarter of a Super Bowl: Ricky Sanders \u2013 2 (tied with 6 others)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most rushing attempts in a Super Bowl: John Riggins \u2013 38<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most combined rushing \/ passing attempts in a Super Bowl: John Riggins \u2013 39<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most rushing yards in a Super Bowl: Timmy Smith \u2013 204 yards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most punt returns in a Super Bowl: Mike Nelms \u2013 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most points scored in a half in the Super Bowl: 35 \u2013 Super Bowl XXII<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most points scored in a quarter in the Super Bowl: 35 \u2013 Super Bowl XXII<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Largest half-time lead in the Super Bowl: 25 \u2013 Super Bowl XXII<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oldest player to have 30 rushing attempts in a game: John Riggins \u2013 36 years, 84 days (1985)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most rushing touchdowns, away: John Riggins \u2013 16 (1983)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oldest player to have an interception: Darrell Green \u2013 41 years, 304 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oldest player to record first reception: Sonny Jurgensen \u2013 39 years, 66 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most rushing touchdowns in a season, home: Terry Allen \u2013 16 (1996)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most consecutive starts by a linebacker: London Fletcher \u2013 215 (2000-2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most interceptions, career: Paul Krause \u2013 81 (Washington, Minnesota)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most interceptions returned for a touchdown, season: <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/ken-houston-profile\/\">Ken Houston<\/a> \u2013 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NFL Firsts | Washington 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team level, it\u2019s clear that this franchise has a rich and inspiring history. From record-breaking performances to unforgettable moments, these records are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and skill of the athletes who wore a burgundy and gold jersey. Whether you\u2019re a longtime fan or a newcomer to the team, we hope this page has provided you with a deeper appreciation for the greatness behind the <strong>Washington Commanders records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates and highlights, as the Commanders continue to build on their storied history and add to their remarkable records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that all of these records and firsts are unofficial. 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