The 1982 Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 51st season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 46th in Washington, D.C. Although the Redskins lost all their preseason games,[3] they advanced from an 8–8 record the previous season to become one of the only two teams in NFL history to win the Super Bowl after not winning a pre-season game (the other being the 2021 Los Angeles Rams). The 1990 Buffalo Bills and 2000 New York Giants also made it to the Super Bowl after a winless pre-season, but they did not win the Super Bowl.[3]
The 1982 NFL season was shortened from sixteen games per team to nine because of a players’ strike. The NFL adopted a special 16-team playoff tournament; division standings were ignored, and the top eight teams from each conference earned playoff berths with seeds corresponding to their position in the conference standings. With the best record in the NFC, Washington received the number one seed in the conference for the playoff tournament. Although they and the Los Angeles Raiders had identical 8–1 records, the Redskins were the best in the league because they had a +62-point differential, which was 2 more than the Raiders.
The Redskins marched through the NFC playoffs, beating each of their opponents by an average of 19 points. In a rematch of Washington's only prior Super Bowl appearance ten years prior, the Redskins—in a game famous for Washington's "70 Chip" play on fourth-and-1—went on to beat the Miami Dolphins 27–17 to win Super Bowl XVII. It was the Redskins’ first ever Super Bowl victory, and their first NFL Championship in 40 years.[4] Combining the post-season and their first Super Bowl victory, the Redskins finished the season with an overall record of 12–1.
NFL Films produced a documentary about the team's season entitled Hail To The Redskins; it was narrated by John Facenda. On March 22, 2007, NFL Network aired America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions, the 1982 Washington Redskins, with team commentary from Russ Grimm, Joe Theismann and Rick Walker, and narrated by Alec Baldwin.
Offseason
NFL draft
Personnel
Coaches / Staff
1982 Washington Redskins staff
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Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
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Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
- Head athletic trainer – Bubba Tyer
- Head strength and conditioning – Dan Riley
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Final roster
Preseason
Preseason Game summaries
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| WSH
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Passing |
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| Rushing |
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| Receiving |
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| MIA
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Passing |
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| Rushing |
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| Receiving |
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| Scoring summary
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| Quarter
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Time
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Drive
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Team
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Scoring information
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Score
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| Plays
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Yards
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TOP
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WSH
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MIA
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| 1
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Redskins
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Riggins 1-yard touchdown run, Miller kick good
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7
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0
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| 2
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Dolphins
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Bailey 14-yard touchdown reception from Jensen, Portela kick good
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7
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7
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| 3
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Redskins
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Franklin 2-yard touchdown run, Neilsen kick good
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7
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14
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| 4
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Dolphins
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24-yard field goal by Robinson
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7
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17
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| 4
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Dolphins
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Fumble recovery returned 26 yards for touchdown by Weaver, Portela kick good
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7
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24
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| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.
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7
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24
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| Redskins
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Game Statistics
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Dolphins
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First downs
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Rushes–yards
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Passing yards
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Passes
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Sacked–yards
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Net passing yards
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Total yards
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Return yards
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Punts
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Fumbles–lost
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Penalties–yards
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Time of possession
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| Scoring summary
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| Quarter
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Time
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Drive
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Team
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Scoring information
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Score
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| Plays
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Yards
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TOP
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WSH
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TB
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| 1
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2:20
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5
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22
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2:04
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Redskins
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Riggins 3-yard touchdown reception from Theismann, Miller kick good
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7
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0
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| 2
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9:49
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10
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50
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5:42
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Redskins
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39-yard field goal by Moseley
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10
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0
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| 2
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0:00
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12
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57
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3:26
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Redskins
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34-yard field goal by Miller
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13
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0
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| 3
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10:18
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9
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80
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4:42
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Buccaneers
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Jones 24-yard touchdown reception from Golsteyn, Smyth kick good
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13
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7
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| 3
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3:08
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9
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77
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5:16
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Buccaneers
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Jones 12-yard touchdown reception from Golsteyn, Capece kick good
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13
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14
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| 3
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1:21
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3
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30
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1:17
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Buccaneers
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J. Bell 24-yard touchdown reception from Golsteyn, Smyth kick good
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13
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21
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| 4
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9:26
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8
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72
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3:34
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Buccaneers
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Ford 2-yard touchdown run, Smyth kick good
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13
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28
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| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.
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13
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28
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| Redskins
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Game Statistics
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Buccaneers
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| 14
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First downs
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20
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| 31–134
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Rushes–yards
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34–143
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| 136
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Passing yards
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250
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| 16–27–2
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Passes
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18–27–0
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| 1–10
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Sacked–yards
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3–15
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| 126
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Net passing yards
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235
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| 260
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Total yards
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378
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| 143
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Return yards
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44
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| 6–44.0
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Punts
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6–36.7
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| 4–2
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Fumbles–lost
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2–2
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| 7–63
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Penalties–yards
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4–30
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| 27:56
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Time of possession
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32:04
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| BUF
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Passing |
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| Rushing |
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| Receiving |
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| WSH
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Passing |
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| Rushing |
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| Receiving |
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| Bills
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Game Statistics
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Redskins
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First downs
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Rushes–yards
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Passing yards
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Passes
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Sacked–yards
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Net passing yards
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Total yards
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Return yards
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Punts
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Fumbles–lost
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Penalties–yards
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Time of possession
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| WSH
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Passing |
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| Rushing |
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| Receiving |
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| CIN
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Passing |
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| Rushing |
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| Receiving |
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| Redskins
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Game Statistics
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Bengals
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First downs
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Rushes–yards
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Passing yards
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Passes
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Sacked–yards
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Net passing yards
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Total yards
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Return yards
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Punts
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Fumbles–lost
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Penalties–yards
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Time of possession
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Regular season
Schedule
| Week
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Date
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Opponent
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Time
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TV
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Result
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Record
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Game site
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Attendance
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NFL.com
recap
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| 1
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at Philadelphia Eagles
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1:00 p.m. EDT
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CBS
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W 37–34 (OT)
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1–0
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Veterans Stadium
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68,885
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Recap
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| 2
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at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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4:00 p.m. EDT
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CBS
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W 21–13
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2–0
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Tampa Stadium
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66,187
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Recap
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| —
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Postponed until January 2, 1983 due to the NFLPA Players' strike
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Cleveland Browns
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Cancelled due to the NFLPA Players' strike †
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at Dallas Cowboys
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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at Houston Oilers
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San Francisco 49ers
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| —
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at Cincinnati Bengals
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Minnesota Vikings
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| 3
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at New York Giants
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4:00 p.m. EST
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CBS
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W 27–17
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3–0
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Giants Stadium
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70,766
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Recap
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| 4
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Philadelphia Eagles
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1:00 p.m. EST
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CBS
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W 13–9
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4–0
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RFK Stadium
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48,313
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Recap
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| 5
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Dallas Cowboys
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4:00 p.m. EST
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CBS
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L 10–24
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4–1
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RFK Stadium
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54,633
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Recap
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| 6
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at St. Louis Cardinals
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1:00 p.m. EST
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CBS
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W 12–7
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5–1
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Busch Memorial Stadium
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35,308
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Recap
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| 7
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New York Giants
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1:00 p.m. EST
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CBS
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W 15–14
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6–1
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RFK Stadium
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50,030
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Recap
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| 8
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at New Orleans Saints
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4:00 p.m. EST
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CBS
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W 27–10
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7–1
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Louisiana Superdome
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48,667
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Recap
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| 9
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St. Louis Cardinals
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1:00 p.m. EST
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CBS
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W 28–0
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8–1
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RFK Stadium
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55,045
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Recap
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| Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
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Regular Season Game summaries
[5]
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| WSH
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Passing |
Joe Theismann |
28/39, 382 YDS, 3 TDs
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| Rushing |
John Riggins |
20 CAR, 66 YDS, 1 TD
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| Receiving |
Art Monk |
8 REC, 134 YDS, 1 TD
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| PHI
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Passing |
Ron Jaworski |
27/38, 371 YDS, 2 TDs
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| Rushing |
Wilbert Montgomery |
15 CAR, 63 YDS, 2 TDs
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| Receiving |
Harold Carmichael |
5 REC, 72 YDS, 1 TD
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| Redskins
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Game Statistics
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Eagles
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| 26
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First downs
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25
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| 30–114
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Rushes–yards
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27–101
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| 382
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Passing yards
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371
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| 28–39–0
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Passes
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27–38–0
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| 1–9
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Sacked–yards
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6–46
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| 373
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Net passing yards
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325
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| 487
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Total yards
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426
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| 185
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Return yards
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58
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| 4–32.3
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Punts
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4–43.5
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| 3–2
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Fumbles–lost
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1–1
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| 5–61
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Penalties–yards
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6–39
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| 36:02
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Time of possession
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28:45
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Individual stats
- Passing: Theismann – 28/39, 382 YDS, 3 TDs
- Rushing: Riggins – 20 CAR, 66 YDS, 1 TD; Theismann – 3 CAR, 18 YDS; Harmon – 2 CAR, 16 YDS; Monk – 1 CAR, 8 YDS; Jackson – 4 CAR, 6 YDS
- Receiving: Monk – 8 REC, 134 YDS, 1 TD; Brown – 5 REC, 97 YDS, 2 TDs; Warren – 4 REC, 73 YDS; Harmon – 3 REC, 38 YDS; Williams – 3 REC, 14 YDS; Riggins – 3 REC, 3 YDS; Walker – 1 REC, 14 YDS; Jackson – 1 REC, 9 YDS
- Kicking: Moseley – 4/4 PAT, 3/3 FG
- Punting: Hayes – 4 PUNTS, 129 YDS
- Kickoff Return: Nelms – 7 KR, 152 YDS
- Punt Return: Nelms – 3 PR, 33 YDS
- Sacks: Manley – 2.0; McGee – 1.5; Brooks – 1.0; Olkewicz – 1.0; Butz – 0.5
[7]
Week 2: Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
at Tampa Stadium • Tampa, Florida
- Date: September 19, 1982
- Game time: 4:05 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: 80 °F (26.7 °C), relative humidity 80%, wind 8 miles per hour (13 km/h; 7.0 kn)
- Game attendance: 66,187
- Referee: Gordon McCarter
- TV announcers (CBS): Frank Glieber (play-by-play) and Joe Greene (color commentator)
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| Scoring summary
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| Quarter
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Time
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Drive
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Team
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Scoring information
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Score
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| Plays
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Yards
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TOP
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WSH
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TB
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| 1
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3:05
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10
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60
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4:55
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Redskins
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Brown 8-yard touchdown reception from Theismann, Moseley kick no good
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6
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0
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| 1
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0:09
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6
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10
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2:01
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Redskins
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35-yard field goal by Moseley
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9
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0
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| 2
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14:49
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2
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70
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0:20
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Buccaneers
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House 62-yard touchdown reception from Williams, Capece kick no good
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9
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6
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| 2
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6:25
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4
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8
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0:52
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Redskins
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21-yard field goal by Moseley
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12
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6
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| 2
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5:20
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—
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—
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—
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Redskins
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Jordan recovered blocked punt in end zone, Moseley kick no good
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18
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6
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| 4
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13:56
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7
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54
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2:39
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Buccaneers
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Wilder 7-yard touchdown run, Capece kick good
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18
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13
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| 4
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4:16
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16
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63
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9:40
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Redskins
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19-yard field goal by Moseley
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21
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13
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| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.
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21
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13
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| Redskins
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Game Statistics
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Buccaneers
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| 18
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First downs
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14
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| 45–177
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Rushes–yards
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28–101
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| 112
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Passing yards
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199
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| 12–20–0
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Passes
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14–27–0
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| 6–41
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Sacked–yards
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2–22
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| 71
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Net passing yards
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177
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| 248
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Total yards
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278
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| 76
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Return yards
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149
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| 7–40.6
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Punts
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6–31.7
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| 1–0
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Fumbles–lost
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5–4
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| 3–23
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Penalties–yards
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5–32
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| 36:37
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Time of possession
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23:23
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Individual stats
- Passing: Theismann – 12/29, 112 YDS, 1 TD
- Rushing: Riggins – 34 CAR, 136 YDS; Wonsley – 6 CAR, 22 YDS; Harmon – 3 CAR, 13 YDS; Theismann – 2 CAR, 6 YDS
- Receiving: Monk – 4 REC, 41 YDS; Brown – 3 REC, 33 YDS; Riggins – 2 REC, 15 YDS; Warren – 2 REC, 15 YDS; Didier – 1 REC, 8 YDS
- Kicking: Moseley – 0/2 PAT, 3/3 FG
- Punting: Hayes – 7 PUNTS, 284 YDS
- Kickoff Return: Nelms – 2 KR, 41 YDS; Williams – 1 KR, 2 YDS
- Punt Return: Nelms – 4 PR, 33 YDS
- Sacks: Manley – 1.0; McGee – 1.0
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| WSH
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Passing |
Joe Theismann |
16/24, 185 YDS, 2 TDs
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| Rushing |
John Riggins |
28 CAR, 70 YDS, 1 TD
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| Receiving |
Art Monk |
6 REC, 42 YDS
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| NYG
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Passing |
Scott Brunner |
14/28, 169 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
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| Rushing |
Butch Woolfolk |
12 CAR, 62 YDS
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| Receiving |
Johnny Perkins |
5 REC, 88 YDS, 1 TD
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| Redskins
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Game Statistics
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Giants
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| 19
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First downs
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20
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| 40–139
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Rushes–yards
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31–136
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| 185
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Passing yards
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169
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| 16–24–0
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Passes
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14–28–1
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| 1–12
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Sacked–yards
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3–18
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| 173
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Net passing yards
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151
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| 312
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Total yards
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287
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| 148
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Return yards
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93
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| 4–41.0
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Punts
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4–44.0
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| 2–0
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Fumbles–lost
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3–0
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| 5–35
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Penalties–yards
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4–25
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| 25:39
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Time of possession
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34:21
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Individual stats
- Passing: Theismann – 16/24, 185 YDS, 2 TDs
- Rushing: Riggins – 28 CAR, 70 YDS, 1 TD; Harmon – 4 CAR, 33 YDS; Theismann – 4 CAR, 19 YDS; Monk – 2 CAR, 14 YDS; Washington – 1 CAR, 2 YDS; Wonsley – 1 CAR, 1 YD
- Receiving: Monk – 6 REC, 42 YDS; Brown – 3 REC, 27 YDS, 1 TD; Seay – 2 REC, 71 TDS; Riggins – 2 REC, 3 YDS; Harmon – 1 REC, 7 YDS; Warren – 1 REC, 4 YDS; Wonsley – 1 REC, 1 YD
- Kicking: Moseley – 3/3 PAT, 2/2 FG
- Punting: Hayes – 4 PUNTS, 164 YDS
- Kickoff Return: Nelms – 4 KR, 127 YDS
- Punt Return: Nelms – 3 PR, 23 YDS
- Sacks: Butz – 1.0; Manley – 1.0; McGee – 1.0
- Interceptions: Manley – 1 INT, –2 YDS
[11]
Week 4: Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins – Game summary
at RFK Stadium • Washington, D.C.
- Date: November 28, 1982
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 38 °F (3.3 °C), relative humidity 67%, wind 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h; 5.2 kn)
- Game attendance: 48,313
- Referee: Ben Dreith
- TV announcers (CBS): Tom Brookshier (play-by-play) and Wayne Walker (color commentator)
- [12]
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| PHI
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Passing |
Ron Jaworski |
18/42, 233 YDS, 1 TD, 4 INTs
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| Rushing |
Perry Harrington |
15 CAR, 86 YDS
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| Receiving |
Harold Carmichael |
6 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD
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| WSH
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Passing |
Joe Theismann |
14/28, 259 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INTs
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| Rushing |
John Riggins |
20 CAR, 52 YDS
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| Receiving |
Don Warren |
4 REC, 34 YDS
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| Eagles
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Game Statistics
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Redskins
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| 17
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First downs
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15
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| 23–101
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Rushes–yards
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31–61
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| 233
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Passing yards
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250
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| 18–42–4
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Passes
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14–28–2
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| 2–15
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Sacked–yards
|
4–25
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| 218
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Net passing yards
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225
|
| 319
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Total yards
|
295
|
| 85
|
Return yards
|
120
|
| 5–36.0
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Punts
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7–27.7
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| 4–1
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Fumbles–lost
|
2–1
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| 1–5
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Penalties–yards
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4–30
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| 27:24
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Time of possession
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32:36
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Individual stats
- Passing: Theismann – 14/28, 259 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INTs
- Rushing: Riggins – 20 CAR, 52 YDS; Walker – 2 CAR, 11 YDS; Washington – 1 CAR, 3 YDS; Theismann – 7 CAR, 1 YD; Monk – 1 CAR, –6 YDS
- Receiving: Warren – 4 REC, 34 YDS; Brown – 3 REC, 124 YDS, 1 TD; Seay – 2 REC, 37 YDS; Harmon – 2 REC, 14 YDS; Giaquinto – 1 REC, 29 YDS; Riggins – 1 REC, 11 YDS; Monk – 1 REC, 10 YDS
- Kicking: Moseley – 1/1 PAT, 2/2 FG
- Punting: Hayes – 7 PUNTS, 194 YDS
- Kickoff Return: Nelms – 3 KR, 89 YDS
- Punt Return: Nelms – 4 PR, 17 YDS
- Sacks: Butz – 1.0; Olkewicz – 1.0
- Interceptions: White – 2 INTs, 0 YDS; Peters – 1 INT, 14 YDS; Murphy – 1 INT, 0 YDS
[13]
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| DAL
|
Passing |
Danny White |
21/29, 216 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
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| Rushing |
Tony Dorsett |
26 CAR, 57 YDS
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| Receiving |
Tony Hill |
6 REC, 77 YDS
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| WSH
|
Passing |
Joe Theismann |
19/29, 234 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INTs
|
| Rushing |
Joe Washington |
6 CAR, 32 YDS
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| Receiving |
Art Monk |
7 REC, 100 YDS
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| Cowboys
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Game Statistics
|
Redskins
|
| 22
|
First downs
|
15
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| 38–160
|
Rushes–yards
|
17–66
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| 216
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Passing yards
|
269
|
| 21–30–2
|
Passes
|
20–30–3
|
| 1–14
|
Sacked–yards
|
7–60
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| 202
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Net passing yards
|
209
|
| 362
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Total yards
|
275
|
| 88
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Return yards
|
178
|
| 4–41.0
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Punts
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5–32.4
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| 2–0
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Fumbles–lost
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0–0
|
| 7–52
|
Penalties–yards
|
3–40
|
| 32:26
|
Time of possession
|
27:34
|
Individual stats
- Passing: Theismann – 19/29, 234 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INTs; Washington – 1/1, 35 YDS
- Rushing: Washington – 6 CAR, 32 YDS; Riggins – 9 CAR, 26 YDS; Theismann – 1 CAR, 8 YDS; Wonsley – 1 CAR, 0 YDS
- Receiving: Monk – 7 REC, 100 YDS; Warren – 5 REC, 59 YDS; Washington – 3 REC, 26 YDS; Brown – 2 REC, 52 YDS; Seay – 1 REC, 24 YDS; Harmon – 1 REC, 7 YDS; Walker – 1 REC, 1 YD
- Kicking: Moseley – 1/1 PAT, 1/1 FG
- Punting: Hayes – 5 PUNTS, 162 YDS
- Kickoff Return: Nelms – 5 KR, 129 YDS
- Punt Return: Nelms – 2 PR, 6 YDS
- Sacks: Manley – 1.0
- Interceptions: Dean – 2 INTs, 43 YDS
[15]
| Redskins
|
Game Statistics
|
Cardinals
|
| 18
|
First downs
|
19
|
| 35–122
|
Rushes–yards
|
25–131
|
| 188
|
Passing yards
|
251
|
| 17–26–0
|
Passes
|
15–26–0
|
| 2–18
|
Sacked–yards
|
3–26
|
| 170
|
Net passing yards
|
225
|
| 292
|
Total yards
|
356
|
| 35
|
Return yards
|
100
|
| 3–41.3
|
Punts
|
2–40.5
|
| 2–1
|
Fumbles–lost
|
3–3
|
| 9–65
|
Penalties–yards
|
8–65
|
| 32:41
|
Time of possession
|
27:19
|
Individual stats
- Passing: Theismann – 17/26, 188 YDS
- Rushing: Riggins – 25 CAR, 89 YDS; Washington – 5 CAR, 15 YDS; Theismann – 1 CAR, 11 YDS; Harmon – 1 CAR, 4 YDS; Monk – 2 CAR, 3 YDS
- Receiving: Washington – 8 REC, 78 YDS; Warren – 3 REC, 33 YDS; Brown – 2 REC, 47 YDS; Walker – 2 REC, 15 YDS; Riggins – 1 REC, 11 YDS; Harmon – 1 REC, 4 YDS
- Kicking: Moseley – 4/4 FG
- Punting: Hayes – 3 PUNTS, 123 YDS
- Kickoff Return: Garrett – 1 KR, 17 YDS; Nelms – 1 KR, 9 YDS
- Punt Return: Williams – 1 PR, 9 YDS; Nelms – 1 PR, 0 YDS
- Sacks: Butz – 1.0; McGee – 1.0; Grant – 0.5; Manley – 0.5
[17]
Week 7: New York Giants at Washington Redskins – Game summary
at RFK Stadium • Washington, D.C.
- Date: December 19, 1982
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 32 °F (0 °C), relative humidity 73%, wind 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h; 5.2 kn), wind chill 26 °F (−3.3 °C)
- Game attendance: 50,030
- Referee: Fred Wyant
- TV announcers (CBS): Jack Buck (play-by-play) and Hank Stram (color commentator)
- [18]
| Giants
|
Game Statistics
|
Redskins
|
| 10
|
First downs
|
20
|
| 20–55
|
Rushes–yards
|
41–134
|
| 128
|
Passing yards
|
252
|
| 10–26–0
|
Passes
|
25–38–4
|
| 5–44
|
Sacked–yards
|
1–11
|
| 84
|
Net passing yards
|
241
|
| 139
|
Total yards
|
375
|
| 143
|
Return yards
|
76
|
| 10–37.8
|
Punts
|
4–41.8
|
| 2–2
|
Fumbles–lost
|
2–1
|
| 4–35
|
Penalties–yards
|
5–43
|
| 21:41
|
Time of possession
|
38:19
|
Individual stats
- Passing: Theismann – 25/38, 252 YDS, 4 INTs
- Rushing: Riggins – 31 CAR, 87 YDS; Washington – 3 CAR, 26 YDS, 1 TD; Theismann – 6 CAR, 21 YDS; Harmon – 1 CAR, 0 YDS
- Receiving: Brown – 7 REC, 96 YDS; Washington – 5 REC, 28 YDS; Monk – 4 REC, 60 YDS; Warren – 4 REC, 33 YDS; Walker – 4 REC, 28 YDS; Riggins – 1 REC, 7 YDS
- Kicking: Moseley – 0/1 PAT, 3/3 FG
- Punting: Hayes – 4 PUNTS, 167 YDS
- Kickoff Return: Garrett – 1 KR, 18 YDS; Wonsley – 1 KR, 14 YDS; Nelms – 1 KR, 10 YDS
- Punt Return: Nelms – 5 PR, 34 YDS
- Sacks: Milot – 3.0; Kaufman – 1.0; Kubin – 0.5; Olkewicz – 0.5
[19]
| Redskins
|
Game Statistics
|
Saints
|
| 16
|
First downs
|
14
|
| 37–198
|
Rushes–yards
|
35–120
|
| 264
|
Passing yards
|
104
|
| 14–23–0
|
Passes
|
9–24–1
|
| 3–14
|
Sacked–yards
|
5–27
|
| 250
|
Net passing yards
|
77
|
| 448
|
Total yards
|
197
|
| 134
|
Return yards
|
72
|
| 7–45.9
|
Punts
|
11–44.6
|
| 3–2
|
Fumbles–lost
|
1–0
|
| 8–86
|
Penalties–yards
|
4–33
|
| 29:05
|
Time of possession
|
30:55
|
Individual stats
- Passing: Theismann – 14/23, 264 YDS, 2 TDs
- Rushing: Washington – 15 CAR, 67 YDS; Theismann – 5 CAR, 58 YDS; Harmon – 6 CAR, 39 YDS; Riggins – 9 CAR, 27 YDS; Giaquinto – 1 CAR, 5 YDS; Monk – 1 CAR, 2 YDS
- Receiving: Monk – 5 REC, 60 YDS; Brown – 4 REC, 156 YDS, 2 TDs; Warren – 2 REC, 32 YDS; Seay – 1 REC, 22 YDS; Walker – 1 REC, –3 YDS; Washington – 1 REC, –3 YDS
- Kicking: Moseley – 3/3 PAT, 2/2 FG
- Punting: Hayes – 7 PUNTS, 321 YDS
- Kickoff Return: Giaquinto – 1 KR, 21 YDS; Anderson – 1 KR, 7 YDS
- Punt Return: Nelms – 10 PR, 106 YDS
- Sacks: Grant – 1.0; Liebenstein – 1.0; Manley – 1.0; McGee – 1.0; Mendenhall – 1.0
- Interceptions: Murphy – 1 INT, 0 YDS
[21]
Week 9: St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Redskins – Game summary
at RFK Stadium • Washington, D.C.
- Date: January 2, 1983
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 41 °F (5 °C), relative humidity 72%, wind 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h; 3.5 kn)
- Game attendance: 52,544
- Referee: Gordon McCarter
- TV announcers (CBS): Jack Buck (play-by-play) and Hank Stram (color commentator)
- [22]
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| STL
|
Passing |
Neil Lomax |
18/34, 199 YDS, 3 INTs
|
| Rushing |
Ottis Anderson |
10 CAR, 31 YDS
|
| Receiving |
Pat Tilley |
4 REC, 65 YDS
|
| WSH
|
Passing |
Joe Theismann |
16/25, 157 YDS, 3 TDs
|
| Rushing |
Clarence Harmon |
21 CAR, 63 YDS, 1 TD
|
| Receiving |
Rick Walker |
3 REC, 37 TDS, 1 TD
|
| Cardinals
|
Game Statistics
|
Redskins
|
| 10
|
First downs
|
18
|
| 20–41
|
Rushes–yards
|
39–129
|
| 199
|
Passing yards
|
157
|
| 18–34–3
|
Passes
|
16–25–0
|
| 5–44
|
Sacked–yards
|
5–33
|
| 155
|
Net passing yards
|
124
|
| 196
|
Total yards
|
253
|
| 112
|
Return yards
|
77
|
| 10–41.3
|
Punts
|
10–39.2
|
| 2–2
|
Fumbles–lost
|
0–0
|
| 13–133
|
Penalties–yards
|
4–30
|
| 25:10
|
Time of possession
|
34:50
|
Individual stats
- Passing: Theismann – 16/25, 157 YDS, 3 TDs
- Rushing: Clarence Harmon – 21 CAR, 63 YDS, 1 TD; Washington – 13 CAR, 45 YDS; Wonsley – 3 CAR, 13 YDS; Theismann – 2 CAR, 8 YDS
- Receiving: Walker – 3 REC, 37 YDS, 1 TD; Brown – 3 REC, 28 YDS; Harmon – 3 REC, 18 YDS; Warren – 2 REC, 27 YDS; Washington – 2 REC, 5 YDS; Giaquinto – 1 REC, 36 YDS; Garrett – 1 REC, 6 YDS; Didier – 1 REC, 2 YDS
- Kicking: Moseley – 4/4 PAT, 0/1 FG
- Punting: Hayes – 10 PUNTS, 392 YDS
- Kickoff Return: Harmon – 1 KR, 13 YDS
- Punt Return: Giaquinto – 5 PR, 34 YDS
- Sacks: Butz – 1.0; Grant – 1.0; McGee – 1.0; Murphy – 1.0; Kaufman – 0.5; Olkewicz – 0.5
- Interceptions: Dean – 1 INT, 19 YDS; McDaniel – 1 INT, 7 YDS, White – 1 INT, 4 YDS
- Redskins Missed Field Goals: Moseley 40
Regular season game officials
Standings
Regular Season Stats
Passing
| Passing
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
QBrec
|
Cmp
|
Att
|
Cmp%
|
Yds
|
TD
|
TD%
|
Int
|
Int%
|
Y/A
|
AY/A
|
Y/C
|
Y/G
|
Lng
|
Rate
|
Sk
|
Yds
|
NY/A
|
ANY/A
|
Sk%
|
4QC
|
GWD
|
| Theismann |
QB |
9 |
9 |
8–1–0 |
161 |
252 |
63.9 |
2033 |
13 |
5.2 |
9 |
3.6 |
8.1 |
7.5 |
12.6 |
225.9 |
78 |
91.3 |
30 |
223 |
10.6 |
6.42 |
5.90 |
2 |
2
|
| Washington |
RB |
7 |
1 |
|
1 |
1 |
100.0 |
35 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
35.0 |
35.0 |
35.0 |
5.0 |
35 |
118.7 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
35.00 |
35.00 |
|
|
| Team Total
|
|
9
|
|
8–1–0
|
162
|
253
|
64.0
|
2068
|
13
|
5.1
|
9
|
3.6
|
8.2
|
7.6
|
12.8
|
229.8
|
78
|
91.8
|
30
|
223
|
10.6
|
6.52
|
6.01
|
2
|
2
|
| Opp Total
|
|
9
|
|
|
146
|
275
|
53.1
|
1870
|
8
|
2.9
|
11
|
4.0
|
6.8
|
5.58
|
12.8
|
207.8
|
62
|
67.7
|
32
|
256
|
10.4
|
5.3
|
4.2
|
|
|
Rushing
| Rushing
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
Att
|
Yds
|
TD
|
Lng
|
Y/A
|
Y/G
|
A/G
|
| Riggins |
RB |
8 |
8 |
177 |
553 |
3 |
19 |
3.1 |
69.1 |
22.1
|
| Washington |
RB |
7 |
1 |
44 |
190 |
1 |
40 |
4.3 |
27.1 |
6.3
|
| Harmon |
RB |
9 |
0 |
38 |
168 |
1 |
20 |
4.4 |
18.7 |
4.2
|
| Theismann |
QB |
9 |
9 |
31 |
150 |
0 |
16 |
4.8 |
16.7 |
3.4
|
| Wonsley |
RB |
9 |
0 |
11 |
36 |
0 |
7 |
3.3 |
4.0 |
1.2
|
| Monk |
WR |
9 |
9 |
7 |
21 |
0 |
14 |
3.0 |
2.3 |
0.8
|
| Walker |
TE |
9 |
7 |
2 |
11 |
0 |
6 |
5.5 |
1.2 |
0.2
|
| Jackson |
RB |
1 |
0 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
2 |
1.5 |
6.0 |
4.0
|
| Giaquinto |
RB |
7 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
5.0 |
0.7 |
0.1
|
| Team Total
|
|
9
|
|
315
|
1140
|
5
|
40
|
3.6
|
126.7
|
35.0
|
| Opp Total
|
|
9
|
|
247
|
946
|
8
|
64
|
3.8
|
105.1
|
27.4
|
Receiving
| Receiving
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
Rec
|
Yds
|
Y/R
|
TD
|
Lng
|
R/G
|
Y/G
|
Ctch%
|
| Monk |
WR |
9 |
9 |
35 |
447 |
12.8 |
1 |
43 |
3.9 |
49.7 |
0.0%
|
| Brown |
WR |
9 |
9 |
32 |
690 |
21.6 |
8 |
78 |
3.6 |
76.7 |
0.0%
|
| Warren |
TE |
9 |
9 |
27 |
310 |
11.5 |
0 |
29 |
3.0 |
34.4 |
0.0%
|
| Washington |
RB |
7 |
1 |
19 |
134 |
7.1 |
1 |
17 |
2.7 |
19.1 |
0.0%
|
| Walker |
TE |
9 |
7 |
12 |
92 |
7.7 |
1 |
25 |
1.3 |
10.2 |
0.0%
|
| Harmon |
RB |
9 |
0 |
11 |
86 |
7.8 |
0 |
28 |
1.2 |
9.6 |
0.0%
|
| Riggins |
RB |
8 |
8 |
10 |
50 |
5.0 |
0 |
11 |
1.3 |
6.3 |
0.0%
|
| Seay |
WR |
8 |
1 |
6 |
154 |
25.7 |
0 |
37 |
0.8 |
19.3 |
0.0%
|
| Williams |
TE |
6 |
1 |
3 |
14 |
4.7 |
0 |
6 |
0.5 |
2.3 |
0.0%
|
| Giaquinto |
RB |
7 |
0 |
2 |
65 |
32.5 |
0 |
36 |
0.3 |
9.3 |
0.0%
|
| Didier |
TE |
8 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
5.0 |
1 |
8 |
0.3 |
1.3 |
0.0%
|
| Jackson |
RB |
1 |
0 |
1 |
9 |
9.0 |
0 |
9 |
1.0 |
9.0 |
0.0%
|
| Garrett |
WR |
9 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
6.0 |
0 |
6 |
0.1 |
0.7 |
0.0%
|
| Wonsley |
RB |
9 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1.0 |
1 |
1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.0%
|
| Team Total
|
|
9
|
|
162
|
2068
|
12.8
|
13
|
78
|
18.0
|
229.8
|
|
| Opp Total
|
|
9
|
|
146
|
1614
|
11.1
|
8
|
62
|
16.2
|
179.3
|
|
Kicking
| Kicking
|
|
|
Games
|
0–19
|
20–29
|
30–39
|
40–49
|
50+
|
Scoring
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
FGA
|
FGM
|
FGA
|
FGM
|
FGA
|
FGM
|
FGA
|
FGM
|
FGA
|
FGM
|
FGA
|
FGM
|
Lng
|
FG%
|
XPA
|
XPM
|
XP%
|
| Moseley |
K |
9 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
6 |
8 |
8 |
6 |
5 |
|
|
21 |
20 |
|
95.2% |
19 |
16 |
84.2%
|
| Team Total
|
|
9
|
|
1
|
1
|
6
|
6
|
8
|
8
|
6
|
5
|
|
|
21
|
20
|
|
95.2%
|
19
|
16
|
84.2%
|
| Opp Total
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
9
|
6
|
|
66.7%
|
16
|
14
|
87.5%
|
Punting
| Punting
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
Pnt
|
Yds
|
Lng
|
TB
|
In20
|
Blck
|
Y/P
|
| Hayes |
P |
9 |
0 |
51 |
1937 |
58 |
5 |
10 |
1 |
38.0
|
| Team Total
|
|
9
|
|
51
|
1937
|
58
|
5
|
10
|
1
|
38.0
|
| Opp Total
|
|
9
|
|
56
|
2247
|
58
|
3
|
5
|
1
|
40.1
|
Kick Return
| Kick Return
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
Rt
|
Yds
|
TD
|
Lng
|
Y/Rt
|
| Nelms |
DB |
8 |
0 |
23 |
557 |
0 |
58 |
24.2
|
| Garrett |
WR |
9 |
0 |
2 |
35 |
0 |
18 |
17.5
|
| Giaquinto |
RB |
7 |
0 |
1 |
21 |
0 |
21 |
21.0
|
| Wonsley |
RB |
9 |
0 |
1 |
14 |
0 |
14 |
14.0
|
| Harmon |
RB |
9 |
0 |
1 |
13 |
0 |
13 |
13.0
|
| Anderson |
LB |
2 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
7.0
|
| Williams |
DB |
9 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
2.0
|
| Team Total
|
|
9
|
|
30
|
649
|
0
|
58
|
21.6
|
| Opp Total
|
|
9
|
|
42
|
726
|
0
|
33
|
17.3
|
Punt Return
| Punt Return
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
Rt
|
Yds
|
TD
|
Lng
|
Y/Rt
|
| Nelms |
DB |
8 |
0 |
32 |
252 |
0 |
28 |
7.9
|
| Giaquinto |
RB |
7 |
0 |
5 |
34 |
0 |
12 |
6.8
|
| Williams |
DB |
9 |
0 |
1 |
9 |
0 |
9 |
9.0
|
| Team Total
|
|
9
|
|
38
|
295
|
0
|
28
|
7.8
|
| Opp Total
|
|
9
|
|
30
|
106
|
0
|
11
|
3.5
|
Sacks
Interceptions
| Interceptions
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
Int
|
Yds
|
TD
|
Lng
|
PD
|
| Dean |
RCB |
9 |
8 |
3 |
62 |
0 |
26 |
|
| White |
LCB |
9 |
9 |
3 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
| Murphy |
FS |
9 |
9 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
| Peters |
SS |
9 |
9 |
1 |
14 |
0 |
14 |
|
| McDaniel |
DB |
8 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
|
| Manley |
RDE |
9 |
9 |
1 |
–2 |
0 |
–2 |
|
| Team Total
|
|
9
|
|
11
|
85
|
0
|
26
|
|
| Opp Total
|
|
9
|
|
9
|
68
|
0
|
15
|
|
Fumbles
Tackles
Scoring Summary
| Scoring
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
RshTD
|
RecTD
|
PR TD
|
KR TD
|
FblTD
|
IntTD
|
OthTD
|
AllTD
|
XPM
|
XPA
|
FGM
|
FGA
|
Sfty
|
Pts
|
Pts/G
|
| Moseley |
K |
9 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
|
76 |
8.4
|
| Brown |
WR |
9 |
9 |
|
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
48 |
5.3
|
| Riggins |
RB |
8 |
8 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
18 |
2.3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Team Total
|
|
9
|
|
5
|
13
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
19
|
16
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
|
190
|
|
| Opp Total
|
|
9
|
|
8
|
8
|
|
|
|
|
|
16
|
14
|
16
|
6
|
9
|
|
128
|
|
Team
Quarter-by-quarter
| Quarter-by-quarter
|
| Team
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
OT
|
T
|
| Redskins
|
36
|
67
|
22
|
62
|
3
|
190
|
| Opponents
|
17
|
33
|
43
|
35
|
0
|
128
|
Fun Bunch
The Fun Bunch was the nickname for the wide receivers and tight ends of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League during the early 1980s. Known for their choreographed group celebrations in the end zone (usually a group high-five) following a touchdown.
The members of the Fun Bunch included the Redskins' wide receivers Art Monk, Virgil Seay, Charlie Brown, and Alvin Garrett, and tight ends Rick Walker, and Don Warren. Every single one of these players won a Super Bowl with the Redskins, and three have been chosen for the Pro Bowl. The first high-five leap performed by the Fun Bunch occurred after an Alvin Garrett touchdown 1982 first-round Playoff game against the Detroit Lions.
The Fun Bunch celebration was begun as a tribute to Art Monk, who was injured late in the 1982 regular season and could not participate in the playoffs that year. Garrett forgot about the arranged celebration after his first two touchdown grabs against the Lions. Thankfully, he nabbed a third TD, and the Fun Bunch was born.
The celebration continued into the following year, with Monk joining in. Some Redskins opponents, however, had begun to get annoyed with the display. In a week 15 game against the rival Dallas Cowboys, things came to a head. The game would decide both which team would win the NFC East division, and which of the two teams would have home field advantage throughout the playoffs. In the second half, with the Redskins leading 14–10, Darrell Green intercepted a Danny White pass on a carom. On the very next play, quarterback Joe Theismann hit Art Monk for a 43-yard touchdown pass and catch to break the game open. After the score, the Redskins' receivers gathered in the end zone to celebrate, but were joined by members of the Cowboys secondary. There was some pushing and shoving between the players, and the Fun Bunch went ahead and jumped, albeit with very little high-fiving possible. Both teams were assessed a penalty for unsportsman-like behavior, which offset each other, and the game continued.
The Fun Bunch celebrations were discontinued the following year. NFL rule changes regarding excessive celebrations made such pre-planned group activities a penalty, although this rule was subsequently scaled back. The Fun Bunch remains an iconic symbol of the success the Redskins had in 1982 and 1983.
Playoffs
Notes:
Playoff game summaries
1982 NFC First Round: (Saturday, January 8, 1983): vs. Detroit Lions
[23]
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| DET
|
Passing |
Eric Hipple |
22/38, 298 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INTs
|
| Rushing |
Eric Hipple |
6 CAR, 47 YDS
|
| Receiving |
Leonard Thompson |
7 REC, 150 YDS
|
| WSH
|
Passing |
Joe Theismann |
14/19, 210 YDS, 3 TDs
|
| Rushing |
John Riggins |
25 CAR, 119 YDS
|
| Receiving |
Alvin Garrett |
6 REC, 110 YDS, 3 TDs
|
| Lions
|
Game Statistics
|
Redskins
|
| 20
|
First downs
|
18
|
| 21–95
|
Rushes–yards
|
38–175
|
| 298
|
Passing yards
|
210
|
| 22–38–2
|
Passes
|
14–19–0
|
| 4–29
|
Sacked–yards
|
2–19
|
| 269
|
Net passing yards
|
191
|
| 364
|
Total yards
|
366
|
| 136
|
Return yards
|
174
|
| 3–38.3
|
Punts
|
4–31.2
|
| 3–3
|
Fumbles–lost
|
0–0
|
| 5–29
|
Penalties–yards
|
4–20
|
| 27:22
|
Time of possession
|
32:38
|
Individual stats
- Passing: Theismann – 14/19, 210 YDS, 3 TDs
- Rushing: Riggins – 25 CAR, 119 YDS; Jackson – 8 CAR, 27 YDS; Walker – 2 CAR, 14 YDS; Washington – 1 CAR, 9 YDS; Theismann – 2 CAR, 6 YDS
- Receiving: Garrett – 6 REC, 110 YDS, 3 TDs; Walker – 4 REC, 16 YDS; Brown – 3 REC, 69 YDS; Washington – 1 REC, 15 YDS
- Kicking: Moseley – 4/4 PAT, 1/2 FG
- Punting: Hayes – 4 PUNTS, 125 YDS
- Kickoff Return: Nelms – 2 KR, 37 YDS
- Punt Return: Nelms – 3 PR, 60 YDS
- Sacks: Coleman – 1.0; Dean – 1.0; Manley – 1.0; Murphy – 1.0
- Interceptions: White – 2 INTs, 77 YDS, 1 TD
- Redskins Missed Field Goals: Moseley 42
[25]
| Vikings
|
Game Statistics
|
Redskins
|
| 15
|
First downs
|
23
|
| 18–79
|
Rushes–yards
|
42–204
|
| 252
|
Passing yards
|
213
|
| 18–39–0
|
Passes
|
17–23–1
|
| 2–14
|
Sacked–yards
|
2–2
|
| 238
|
Net passing yards
|
211
|
| 317
|
Total yards
|
415
|
| 45
|
Return yards
|
49
|
| 4–39.2
|
Punts
|
2–30.0
|
| 1–0
|
Fumbles–lost
|
0–0
|
| 5–39
|
Penalties–yards
|
3–25
|
| 25:09
|
Time of possession
|
34:51
|
Individual stats
- Passing: Theismann – 17/23, 213 YDS, 2 TDs, 1 INT
- Rushing: Riggins – 37 CAR, 185 YDS, 1 TD; Washington – 1 CAR, 11 YDS; Garrett – 1 CAR, 4 YDS; Theismann – 3 CAR, 4 YDS
- Receiving: Brown – 5 REC, 59 YDS; Warren – 4 REC, 20 YDS, 1 TD; Garrett – 3 REC, 75 YDS, 1 TD; Giaquinto – 2 REC, 39 YDS; Walker – 2 REC, 15 YDS; Washington – 1 REC, 5 YDS
- Kicking: Moseley – 3/3 PAT, 0/2 FG
- Punting: Hayes – 2 PUNTS, 60 YDS
- Kickoff Return: Nelms – 1 KR, 22 YDS; Jackson – 1 KR, 18 YDS
- Punt Return: Nelms – 1 PR, 9 YDS
- Sacks: Manley – 1.0; McGee – 1.0
- Redskins Missed Field Goals: Moseley 47, 39
Running back John Riggins led the Redskins to a victory with 185 rushing yards and a touchdown.
1982 NFC Championship Game (Saturday, January 22, 1983): vs. Dallas Cowboys
[27]
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| DAL
|
Passing |
Gary Hogeboom |
14/29, 162 YDS, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
|
| Rushing |
Tony Dorsett |
15 CAR, 57 YDS
|
| Receiving |
Butch Johnson |
5 REC, 73 TDS, 1 TD
|
| WSH
|
Passing |
Joe Theismann |
12/20, 150 YDS, 1 TD
|
| Rushing |
John Riggins |
36 CAR, 140 YDS, 2 TDs
|
| Receiving |
Alvin Garrett |
4 REC, 46 YDS
|
| Cowboys
|
Game Statistics
|
Redskins
|
| 21
|
First downs
|
18
|
| 21–65
|
Rushes–yards
|
40–137
|
| 275
|
Passing yards
|
150
|
| 23–44–2
|
Passes
|
12–20–0
|
| 0–0
|
Sacked–yards
|
3–27
|
| 275
|
Net passing yards
|
123
|
| 340
|
Total yards
|
260
|
| 104
|
Return yards
|
154
|
| 3–31.0
|
Punts
|
5–40.2
|
| 2–1
|
Fumbles–lost
|
1–0
|
| 3–15
|
Penalties–yards
|
3–25
|
| 27:22
|
Time of possession
|
32:38
|
Individual stats
- Passing: Theismann – 12/20, 150 YDS, 1 TD
- Rushing: Riggins – 36 CAR, 140 YDS, 2 TDs; Washington – 2 CAR, 2 YDS; Garrett – 1 CAR, –2 YDS; Theismann – 1 CAR, –3 YDS
- Receiving: Garrett – 4 REC, 46 YDS; Brown – 3 REC, 58 YDS, 1 TD; Warren – 2 REC, 24 YDS; Washington – 1 REC, 13 YDS; Walker – 1 REC, 9 YDS; Harmon – 1 REC, 4 YDS
- Kicking: Moseley – 4/4 PAT, 1/2 FG
- Punting: Hayes – 5 PUNTS, 201 YDS
- Kickoff Return: Nelms – 4 KR, 128 YDS
- Punt Return: Nelms – 2 PR, 14 YDS
- Interceptions: Grant – 1 INT, 10 YDS, 1 TD; Kaufman – 1 INT, 2 YDS
- Redskins Missed Field Goals: Moseley 27
John Riggins, who ran nine straight times to help Washington run out the clock in the final period, finished the game with 140 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
[29]
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| MIA
|
Passing |
David Woodley |
4/14, 97 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
|
| Rushing |
Andra Franklin |
16 CAR, 49 YDS
|
| Receiving |
Jimmy Cefalo |
2 REC, 82 YDS
|
| WSH
|
Passing |
Joe Theismann |
15/23, 143 YDS, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
|
| Rushing |
John Riggins |
38 CAR, 166 YDS, 1 TD
|
| Receiving |
Charlie Brown |
6 REC, 60 YDS, 1 TD
|
| Dolphins
|
Game Statistics
|
Redskins
|
| 9
|
First downs
|
24
|
| 29–96
|
Rushes–yards
|
52–276
|
| 97
|
Passing yards
|
143
|
| 4–17–1
|
Passes
|
15–23–2
|
| 1–17
|
Sacked–yards
|
3–19
|
| 80
|
Net passing yards
|
124
|
| 176
|
Total yards
|
400
|
| 244
|
Return yards
|
109
|
| 6–37.8
|
Punts
|
4–42.0
|
| 2–1
|
Fumbles–lost
|
0–0
|
| 4–55
|
Penalties–yards
|
5–36
|
| 23:45
|
Time of possession
|
36:15
|
Individual stats
- Passing: Theismann – 15/23, 143 YDS, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
- Rushing: Riggins – 38 CAR, 166 YDS, 1 TD; Garrett – 1 CAR, 44 YDS; Clarence Harmon – 9 CAR, 40 YDS; Theismann – 3 CAR, 20 YDS; Walker – 1 CAR, 6 YDS
- Receiving: Brown – 6 REC, 60 YDS, 1 TD; Warren – 5 REC, 28 YDS; Garrett – 2 REC, 13 YDS, 1 TD; Walker – 1 REC, 27 YDS; Riggins – 1 REC, 15 YDS
- Kicking: Moseley – 3/3 PAT, 2/2 FG
- Punting: Hayes – 4 PUNTS, 168 YDS
- Kickoff Return: Nelms – 2 KR, 44 YDS; Wonsley – 1 KR, 13 YDS
- Punt Return: Nelms – 6 PR, 52 YDS
- Sacks: Manley – 1.0
- Interceptions: Murphy – 1 INT, 0 YDS
Playoff game officials
Playoff Stats
Passing
| Passing
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
QBrec
|
Cmp
|
Att
|
Cmp%
|
Yds
|
TD
|
TD%
|
Int
|
Int%
|
Y/A
|
AY/A
|
Y/C
|
Y/G
|
Lng
|
Rate
|
Sk
|
Yds
|
NY/A
|
ANY/A
|
Sk%
|
4QC
|
GWD
|
| Theismann |
QB |
4 |
4 |
4–0–0 |
58 |
85 |
68.2 |
716 |
8 |
9.4 |
3 |
3.5 |
|
|
|
179.0 |
46 |
110.7 |
10 |
67 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Team Total
|
|
4
|
|
4–0–0
|
58
|
85
|
68.2
|
716
|
8
|
9.4
|
3
|
3.5
|
|
|
|
179.0
|
46
|
110.7
|
10
|
67
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Opp Total
|
|
4
|
|
|
77
|
136
|
55.8
|
922
|
4
|
2.9
|
5
|
3.6
|
|
|
|
230.5
|
76
|
71.0
|
7
|
60
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rushing
| Rushing
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
Att
|
Yds
|
TD
|
Lng
|
Y/A
|
Y/G
|
A/G
|
| Riggins |
RB |
4 |
4 |
136 |
610 |
4 |
43 |
4.5 |
152.5 |
|
| Garrett |
WR |
4 |
4 |
3 |
46 |
0 |
44 |
15.3 |
11.5 |
|
| Harmon |
RB |
4 |
0 |
9 |
40 |
0 |
12 |
4.4 |
10.0 |
|
| Jackson |
RB |
4 |
0 |
8 |
27 |
0 |
7 |
3.4 |
6.7 |
|
| Theismann |
QB |
4 |
4 |
9 |
27 |
0 |
12 |
3.0 |
6.7 |
|
| Washington |
RB |
4 |
0 |
4 |
22 |
0 |
11 |
5.5 |
2.7 |
|
| Walker |
TE |
4 |
4 |
3 |
20 |
0 |
9 |
6.7 |
2.5 |
|
| Team Total
|
|
4
|
|
172
|
792
|
4
|
43
|
4.6
|
198.0
|
|
| Opp Total
|
|
4
|
|
89
|
335
|
1
|
18
|
3.8
|
83.7
|
|
Receiving
| Receiving
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
Rec
|
Yds
|
Y/R
|
TD
|
Lng
|
R/G
|
Y/G
|
Ctch%
|
| Brown |
WR |
4 |
4 |
17 |
242 |
14.2 |
2 |
45 |
4.2 |
60.5 |
0.0%
|
| Garrett |
WR |
4 |
4 |
15 |
244 |
16.3 |
5 |
46 |
3.7 |
61.0 |
0.0%
|
| Warren |
TE |
4 |
4 |
11 |
72 |
6.5 |
1 |
15 |
2.7 |
18.0 |
0.0%
|
| Walker |
TE |
4 |
4 |
8 |
67 |
8.4 |
0 |
27 |
2.0 |
16.7 |
0.0%
|
| Washington |
RB |
4 |
0 |
3 |
33 |
11.0 |
0 |
15 |
0.7 |
8.2 |
0.0%
|
| Giaquinto |
RB |
4 |
0 |
2 |
39 |
19.5 |
0 |
29 |
2.0 |
9.7 |
0.0%
|
| Riggins |
RB |
4 |
4 |
1 |
15 |
15.0 |
0 |
15 |
0.2 |
3.7 |
0.0%
|
| Harmon |
RB |
4 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
4.0 |
0 |
4 |
0.2 |
1.0 |
0.0%
|
| Team Total
|
|
4
|
|
58
|
716
|
|
8
|
46
|
14.5
|
179.0
|
|
| Opp Total
|
|
4
|
|
77
|
922
|
|
4
|
76
|
19.2
|
230.5
|
|
Kicking
| Kicking
|
|
|
Games
|
0–19
|
20–29
|
30–39
|
40–49
|
50+
|
Scoring
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
FGA
|
FGM
|
FGA
|
FGM
|
FGA
|
FGM
|
FGA
|
FGM
|
FGA
|
FGM
|
FGA
|
FGM
|
Lng
|
FG%
|
XPA
|
XPM
|
XP%
|
| Moseley |
K |
4 |
0 |
|
|
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
|
|
8 |
4 |
|
50.0% |
14 |
14 |
100.0%
|
| Team Total
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
4
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
|
|
8
|
4
|
|
50.0%
|
14
|
14
|
100.0%
|
| Opp Total
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
|
|
4
|
2
|
|
50.0%
|
6
|
6
|
100.0%
|
Punting
| Punting
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
Pnt
|
Yds
|
Lng
|
TB
|
In20
|
Blck
|
Y/P
|
| Hayes |
P |
4 |
0 |
15 |
554 |
54 |
2 |
2 |
|
36.9
|
| Team Total
|
|
4
|
|
15
|
554
|
54
|
2
|
2
|
|
36.9
|
| Opp Total
|
|
4
|
|
16
|
592
|
61
|
|
|
|
37.0
|
Kick Return
| Kick Return
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
Rt
|
Yds
|
TD
|
Lng
|
Y/Rt
|
| Nelms |
DB |
4 |
0 |
9 |
231 |
0 |
76 |
25.7
|
| Jackson |
RB |
4 |
0 |
1 |
18 |
0 |
18 |
18.0
|
| Wonsley |
RB |
4 |
0 |
1 |
13 |
0 |
13 |
13.0
|
| Team Total
|
|
4
|
|
11
|
262
|
0
|
76
|
23.8
|
| Opp Total
|
|
4
|
|
20
|
484
|
1
|
98
|
24.2
|
Punt Return
| Punt Return
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
Rt
|
Yds
|
TD
|
Lng
|
Y/Rt
|
| Nelms |
DB |
4 |
0 |
12 |
135 |
0 |
39 |
11.3
|
| Team Total
|
|
4
|
|
12
|
135
|
0
|
39
|
11.3
|
| Opp Total
|
|
4
|
|
7
|
45
|
0
|
12
|
6.4
|
Sacks
| Sacks
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
Sk
|
| Manley |
RDE |
4 |
4 |
3.0
|
| Coleman |
LB |
4 |
0 |
1.0
|
| Dean |
RCB |
4 |
4 |
1.0
|
| McGee |
DE |
4 |
0 |
1.0
|
| Murphy |
FS |
4 |
4 |
1.0
|
| Team Total
|
|
4
|
|
7
|
| Opp Total
|
|
4
|
|
10
|
Interceptions
| Interceptions
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
Int
|
Yds
|
TD
|
Lng
|
PD
|
| White |
LCB |
4 |
4 |
2 |
77 |
1 |
77 |
|
| Murphy |
FS |
4 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
| Grant |
RDT |
4 |
4 |
1 |
10 |
1 |
10 |
|
| Kaufman |
LLB |
4 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
| Team Total
|
|
4
|
|
5
|
89
|
77
|
2
|
|
| Opp Total
|
|
4
|
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Fumbles
| Fumbles
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
FF
|
Fmb
|
FR
|
Yds
|
TD
|
| Nelms |
DB |
4 |
0 |
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
| Butz |
LDT |
4 |
4 |
|
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
| Coleman |
LB |
4 |
0 |
|
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
| Giaquinto |
RB |
4 |
0 |
|
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
| Grant |
RDT |
4 |
4 |
|
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
| Manley |
RDE |
4 |
4 |
|
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
| Milot |
RLB |
4 |
4 |
|
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
| Team Total
|
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
| Opp Total
|
|
4
|
|
|
8
|
3
|
–15
|
0
|
Tackles
Scoring Summary
| Scoring
|
| Player
|
Pos
|
G
|
GS
|
RshTD
|
RecTD
|
PR TD
|
KR TD
|
FblTD
|
IntTD
|
OthTD
|
AllTD
|
XPM
|
XPA
|
FGM
|
FGA
|
Sfty
|
Pts
|
Pts/G
|
| Garrett |
WR |
4 |
4 |
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
30 |
7.5
|
| Moseley |
K |
4 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14 |
14 |
4 |
8 |
|
26 |
6.5
|
| Riggins |
RB |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
24 |
6.0
|
| Brown |
WR |
4 |
4 |
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
12 |
3.0
|
| Grant |
RDT |
4 |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
6 |
1.5
|
| Warren |
TE |
4 |
4 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
6 |
1.5
|
| White |
LCB |
4 |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
6 |
1.5
|
| Team Total
|
|
4
|
|
4
|
8
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
14
|
14
|
14
|
4
|
8
|
|
110
|
27.5
|
| Opp Total
|
|
4
|
|
1
|
4
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
6
|
6
|
6
|
2
|
4
|
|
48
|
12.0
|
Team
Quarter-by-quarter
| Quarter-by-quarter
|
| Team
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
OT
|
| Redskins
|
31
|
38
|
17
|
24
|
110
|
| Opponents
|
10
|
17
|
21
|
0
|
48
|
Awards and records
1983 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl
Pre season Local TV
| Channel
|
Play-by-play
|
Color commentator
|
| WJLA-TV
|
|
|
Local Radio
References
- ^ "1982 NFL All-Pros". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "1983 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ a b Winless in the Pre-Season
- ^ "1982 Washington Redskins". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
- ^ The Football Database. Retrieved 2023-Jun-28.
- ^ Pro Football Reference; Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles – September 12, 1982
- ^ The Football Database. Retrieved 2023-Jun-28.
- ^ Pro Football Reference; Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – September 19, 1982
- ^ The Football Database. Retrieved 2023-Jun-28.
- ^ Pro Football Reference; Washington Redskins at New York Giants – November 21, 1982
- ^ The Football Database. Retrieved 2023-Jun-28.
- ^ Pro Football Reference; Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins – November 28, 1982
- ^ The Football Database. Retrieved 2023-Jun-28.
- ^ Pro Football Reference; Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins – December 5, 1982
- ^ The Football Database. Retrieved 2023-Jun-28.
- ^ Pro Football Reference; Washington Redskins at St. Louis Cardinals – December 12, 1982
- ^ The Football Database. Retrieved 2023-Jun-28.
- ^ Pro Football Reference; New York Giants at Washington Redskins – December 19, 1982
- ^ The Football Database. Retrieved 2023-Jun-28.
- ^ Pro Football Reference; Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints – December 26, 1982
- ^ The Football Database. Retrieved 2023-Jun-28.
- ^ Pro Football Reference; St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Redskins – January 2, 1983
- ^ The Football Database. Retrieved 2023-Jun-28.
- ^ Pro Football Reference; 1982 NFC First Round – (8) Detroit Lions at (1) Washington Redskins – January 8, 1983
- ^ The Football Database. Retrieved 2023-Jun-28.
- ^ Pro Football Reference; 1982 NFC Second Round – (4) Minnesota Vikings at (1) Washington Redskins – January 15, 1983
- ^ The Football Database. Retrieved 2023-Jun-28.
- ^ Pro Football Reference; 1982 NFC Championship Game – (2) Dallas Cowboys at (1) Washington Redskins – January 22, 1983
- ^ The Football Database. Retrieved 2023-Jun-28.
- ^ Pro Football Reference; Super Bowl XVII – (A2) Miami Dolphins vs. (N1) Washington Redskins – January 30, 1983
- ^ NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, NY, ISBN 0-7611-2480-2, p. 400
- ^ "Super Bowl MVPs - Super Bowl History - National Football League". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ "Maxwell Football Club - Bert Bell Award Past Recipients". Archived from the original on June 19, 2009. Retrieved June 28, 2010.
- ^ NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, ISBN 0-7611-2480-2, p. 450
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