1984 Washington Redskins season

The  Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 53rd season in the National Football League. They failed to improve on their 14–2 record from 1983 and finished at 11-5. Art Monk set an NFL record (since broken) for most receptions in a season. The Redskins started the season losing their first two games but would recover to win their next five games. A mid-season slump had them on the playoff bubble at 7-5. However, the Redskins would finish the season in strong fashion winning their final four games to win the NFC East with an 11-5 record. The Redskins quest for a third straight NFC Championship ended quickly as the Skins were stunned by the Chicago Bears 23-19 at RFK Stadium, Washington's only playoff loss at RFK. The 1984 Redskins have an NFL-record 14 straight games with 3 or more sacks, having accomplished that from weeks 3 to 16.

Schedule
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Week 1 (Sunday, September 2, 1984): vs. Miami Dolphins

 * Point spread: Redskins by 4½
 * Over/Under: 46.0 (over)
 * Time of Game: 2 hours, 45 minutes

Week 2 (Monday, September 10, 1984): at San Francisco 49ers

 * Point spread: 49ers by 2
 * Over/Under: 52.0 (over)
 * Time of Game:

Week 7 (Sunday, October 14, 1984): vs. Dallas Cowboys
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Week 10 (Monday, November 5, 1984): vs. Atlanta Falcons
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Week 15 (Sunday, December 9, 1984): at Dallas Cowboys
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Awards and records

 * Art Monk, NFL Receptions Leader (106)
 * John Riggins, NFL Rushing TD Leader (14, Tied)

Milestones

 * Art Monk, 1st 100 Reception Season
 * John Riggins, breaks 10,000 career rushing yards
 * First season sweep over the Dallas Cowboys in franchise history.
 * Joe Theismann becomes Redskins all-time leader in passing attempts, passing completions and passing yards.