1989 Washington Redskins Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 10-6
Finishing 3rd in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference
Coach: Joe Gibbs (10-6)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
1989 Washington Redskins Roster
The Washington Redskins of the National Football League ended the 1989 season with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses, finishing third in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference.
The Redskins moved the ball well, scoring 386 points, and the defensive squad conceded 308. Mark Rypien triggered the aerial attack, slinging for 3,768 yards. Art Monk grabbed 86 passes, while Gary Clark accumulated 1,229 receiving yards. Ricky Sanders provided receiving help, too.
Gerald Riggs carried the pigskin for a team-best 834 yards for Washington.
The ball-hawking defense manufactured 42 turnovers. A.J. Johnson, Alvin Walton and Brian Davis each picked off 4 opponent throws. Charles Mann topped the defensive unit with 10 quarterback sacks.
Joe Gibbs coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 386
Regular Season Points Against: 308
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 1989 | New York Giants 27 at Washington Redskins 24 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 17, 1989 | Philadelphia Eagles 42 at Washington Redskins 37 | L | 0-2-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| September 24, 1989 | Washington Redskins 30 at Dallas Cowboys 7 | W | 0-2-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| October 1, 1989 | Washington Redskins 16 at New Orleans Saints 14 | W | 0-2-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| October 8, 1989 | Phoenix Cardinals 28 at Washington Redskins 30 | W | 1-2-0 | 2-0-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| October 15, 1989 | Washington Redskins 17 at New York Giants 20 | L | 1-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| October 22, 1989 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28 at Washington Redskins 32 | W | 2-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| October 29, 1989 | Washington Redskins 24 at Los Angeles Raiders 37 | L | 2-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| November 5, 1989 | Dallas Cowboys 13 at Washington Redskins 3 | L | 2-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| November 12, 1989 | Washington Redskins 10 at Philadelphia Eagles 3 | W | 2-3-0 | 3-2-0 | 5-5-0 | ||
| November 20, 1989 | Denver Broncos 14 at Washington Redskins 10 | L | 2-4-0 | 3-2-0 | 5-6-0 | ||
| November 26, 1989 | Chicago Bears 14 at Washington Redskins 38 | W | 3-4-0 | 3-2-0 | 6-6-0 | ||
| December 3, 1989 | Washington Redskins 29 at Phoenix Cardinals 10 | W | 3-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 7-6-0 | ||
| December 10, 1989 | San Diego Chargers 21 at Washington Redskins 26 | W | 4-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 8-6-0 | ||
| December 17, 1989 | Washington Redskins 31 at Atlanta Falcons 30 | W | 4-4-0 | 5-2-0 | 9-6-0 | ||
| December 23, 1989 | Washington Redskins 29 at Seattle Seahawks 0 | W | 4-4-0 | 6-2-0 | 10-6-0 |
