The Washington Redskins were 12-4 in 1986. They finished 2nd in the NFC East and 3rd in the NFC. They fell to the New York Giants, 17 to 0, in the 1986 NFC Championship game on January 11, 1987.
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Commanders dealing with injuries on the defensive line ahead of matchup with Rams
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After key win over Eagles, Commanders look to reduce penalties that have plagued them all season
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Jayden Daniels throws TD pass and Commanders shut out Eagles over final 3 quarters in 27-10 win
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Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne suffers foot injury, AP source says
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Commanders are feeling urgency to play a complete game as they enter an important stretch
1986 Stats
See stats| GP | PTS | YDS | PLY | AVG | RUSH YDS | RUSH ATT | RUSH AVG | PASS YDS | PASS ATT | PASS AVG | SCK | SCKY | 1DWN | RUSH 1DWN | PASS 1DWN | PEN 1DWN | PEN | PEN YDS | |
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Team | 16 | 368 | 5,601 | 1,044 | 5.4 | 1,732 | 474 | 3.7 | 4,109 | 542 | 7.6 | 28 | 240 | 312 | 112 | 177 | 23 | 94 | 860 |
Team Rank | 9th | 5th | 16th | 6th | 17th | 14th | 22nd | 6th | 10th | 5th | 7th | 21st | 11th | 11th | 12th | 18th | 6th | 16th | |
Opponent | 16 | 296 | 5,297 | 1,046 | 5.1 | 1,805 | 459 | 3.9 | 3,916 | 532 | 7.4 | 55 | 424 | 316 | 103 | 181 | 32 | 115 | 1,026 |
Opponent Rank | 9th | 21st | 14th | 20th | 14th | 8th | 16th | 24th | 17th | 23rd | 5th | 6th | 21st | 13th | 22nd | 26th | 6th | 3rd | |
Net | +72 | +304 | -2 | +0.3 | -73 | +15 | -0.3 | +193 | +10 | +0.2 | -27 | -184 | -4 | +9 | -4 | -9 | -21 | -166 | |
Net Rank | 8th | 8th | 15th | 8th | 16th | 13th | 22nd | 11th | 13th | 13th | 3rd | 25th | 17th | 11th | 16th | 23rd | 4th | 6th |
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| NFC East | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 2 | 1 | .643 | |
3 | 5 | 0 | .375 | |
2 | 4 | 1 | .357 | |
2 | 6 | 0 | .250 | |
| NFC North | W | L | T | PCT |
6 | 1 | 0 | .857 | |
6 | 2 | 0 | .750 | |
5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | |
5 | 3 | 0 | .625 | |
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT |
3 | 4 | 0 | .429 | |
3 | 5 | 0 | .375 | |
3 | 5 | 0 | .375 | |
2 | 5 | 0 | .286 | |
| NFC West | W | L | T | PCT |
6 | 1 | 0 | .857 | |
4 | 4 | 0 | .500 | |
4 | 4 | 0 | .500 | |
3 | 5 | 0 | .375 |
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 1 | 0 | .857 | |
5 | 3 | 0 | .625 | |
2 | 6 | 0 | .250 | |
1 | 6 | 0 | .143 | |
| AFC North | W | L | T | PCT |
6 | 2 | 0 | .750 | |
5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | |
5 | 3 | 0 | .625 | |
4 | 4 | 0 | .500 | |
| AFC South | W | L | T | PCT |
5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | |
2 | 5 | 0 | .286 | |
2 | 6 | 0 | .250 | |
1 | 7 | 0 | .125 | |
| AFC West | W | L | T | PCT |
6 | 2 | 0 | .750 | |
5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | |
4 | 4 | 0 | .500 | |
0 | 7 | 0 | .000 |