1996 Washington Redskins Game-by-Game Results
National Football League (NFL)
Team Record: 9-7
Finishing 3rd in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference
Coach: Norv Turner (9-7)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
1996 Washington Redskins StatisticsTeam Record: 9-7
Finishing 3rd in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference
Coach: Norv Turner (9-7)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
1996 Washington Redskins Roster
The Washington Redskins of the National Football League ended the 1996 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, finishing third in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference.
The Redskins chalked up 364 points, while the defense allowed 312. Gus Frerotte triggered the aerial attack, slinging for 3,453 yards. Henry Ellard paced pass catchers, grabbing 52 passes for 1,014 yards. Jamie Asher provided receiving help, too.
Terry Allen carried the ball for a team-best 1,353 yards for Washington.
Tom Carter picked off 5 opponent throws. Rich Owens topped the defensive unit with 11 quarterback sacks.
Norv Turner coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 364
Regular Season Points Against: 312
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 1996 | Philadelphia Eagles 17 at Washington Redskins 14 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 8, 1996 | Chicago Bears 3 at Washington Redskins 10 | W | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| September 15, 1996 | Washington Redskins 31 at New York Giants 10 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| September 22, 1996 | Washington Redskins 17 at St. Louis Rams 10 | W | 1-1-0 | 2-0-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| September 29, 1996 | New York Jets 16 at Washington Redskins 31 | W | 2-1-0 | 2-0-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| October 13, 1996 | Washington Redskins 27 at New England Patriots 22 | W | 2-1-0 | 3-0-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| October 20, 1996 | New York Giants 21 at Washington Redskins 31 | W | 3-1-0 | 3-0-0 | 6-1-0 | ||
| October 27, 1996 | Indianapolis Colts 16 at Washington Redskins 31 | W | 4-1-0 | 3-0-0 | 7-1-0 | ||
| November 3, 1996 | Washington Redskins 13 at Buffalo Bills 38 | L | 4-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 7-2-0 | ||
| November 10, 1996 | Arizona Cardinals 37 at Washington Redskins 34 | L | 4-2-0 | 3-1-0 | 7-3-0 | OT | |
| November 17, 1996 | Washington Redskins 26 at Philadelphia Eagles 21 | W | 4-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 8-3-0 | ||
| November 24, 1996 | San Francisco 49ers 19 at Washington Redskins 16 | L | 4-3-0 | 4-1-0 | 8-4-0 | OT | |
| November 28, 1996 | Washington Redskins 10 at Dallas Cowboys 21 | L | 4-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 8-5-0 | ||
| December 8, 1996 | Washington Redskins 10 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 | L | 4-3-0 | 4-3-0 | 8-6-0 | ||
| December 15, 1996 | Washington Redskins 26 at Arizona Cardinals 27 | L | 4-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 8-7-0 | ||
| December 22, 1996 | Dallas Cowboys 10 at Washington Redskins 37 | W | 5-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 9-7-0 |
