1997 Washington Redskins Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 8-7-1
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference
Coach: Norv Turner (8-7-1)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
1997 Washington Redskins Roster
The Washington Redskins of the National Football League ended the 1997 season with a record of 8 wins and 7 losses and 1 ties, finishing second in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference.
The Redskins racked up 327 points, and the defensive squad gave up 289. Gus Frerotte passed for 2,682 yards. Jamie Asher grabbed 49 passes, while Leslie Shepherd accumulated 562 receiving yards. Michael Westbrook, Henry Ellard and Brian Mitchell each contributed to the receiving game, too.
Terry Allen carried the ball for a team-best 724 yards for Washington, while Stephen Davis also contributed to the rushing attack.
Stanley Richard and Cris Dishman each picked off 4 opponent throws. Ken Harvey sacked quarterbacks 9.5 times.
Norv Turner coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 327
Regular Season Points Against: 289
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 1997 | Washington Redskins 24 at Carolina Panthers 10 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 7, 1997 | Washington Redskins 13 at Pittsburgh Steelers 14 | L | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| September 14, 1997 | Arizona Cardinals 13 at Washington Redskins 19 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | OT | |
| September 28, 1997 | Jacksonville Jaguars 12 at Washington Redskins 24 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| October 5, 1997 | Washington Redskins 10 at Philadelphia Eagles 24 | L | 2-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| October 13, 1997 | Dallas Cowboys 16 at Washington Redskins 21 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 4-2-0 | ||
| October 19, 1997 | Washington Redskins 14 at Tennessee Oilers 28 | L | 3-0-0 | 1-3-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| October 26, 1997 | Baltimore Ravens 20 at Washington Redskins 17 | L | 3-1-0 | 1-3-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| November 2, 1997 | Washington Redskins 31 at Chicago Bears 8 | W | 3-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| November 9, 1997 | Detroit Lions 7 at Washington Redskins 30 | W | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 6-4-0 | ||
| November 16, 1997 | Washington Redskins 14 at Dallas Cowboys 17 | L | 4-1-0 | 2-4-0 | 6-5-0 | ||
| November 23, 1997 | New York Giants 7 at Washington Redskins 7 | T | 4-1-1 | 2-4-0 | 6-5-1 | OT | |
| November 30, 1997 | St. Louis Rams 23 at Washington Redskins 20 | L | 4-2-1 | 2-4-0 | 6-6-1 | ||
| December 7, 1997 | Washington Redskins 38 at Arizona Cardinals 28 | W | 4-2-1 | 3-4-0 | 7-6-1 | ||
| December 13, 1997 | Washington Redskins 10 at New York Giants 30 | L | 4-2-1 | 3-5-0 | 7-7-1 | ||
| December 21, 1997 | Philadelphia Eagles 32 at Washington Redskins 35 | W | 5-2-1 | 3-5-0 | 8-7-1 |
