1971 Washington Redskins Game-by-Game Results
National Football League (NFL)
Team Record: 9-4-1
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Division Playoff
Coach: George Allen (9-4-1)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
1971 Washington Redskins StatisticsTeam Record: 9-4-1
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Division Playoff
Coach: George Allen (9-4-1)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
1971 Washington Redskins Roster
The Washington Redskins of the National Football League ended the 1971 season with a record of 9 wins and 4 losses and 1 ties, finishing second in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Redskins racked up 276 points, while the stingy defense allowed 190. Larry Brown carried the ball for a team-best 948 yards for Washington.
Billy Kilmer tossed for 2,221 yards. Roy Jefferson grabbed 47 passes for 701 yards.
Mike Bass seized 8 opponent throws.
George Allen coached the team. The 1971 Washington Redskins lost in the Division Playoff.
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Regular Season Points For: 276
Regular Season Points Against: 190
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 1971 | Washington Redskins 24 at St. Louis Cardinals 17 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 26, 1971 | Washington Redskins 30 at New York Giants 3 | W | 0-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| October 3, 1971 | Washington Redskins 20 at Dallas Cowboys 16 | W | 0-0-0 | 3-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| October 10, 1971 | Houston Oilers 13 at Washington Redskins 22 | W | 1-0-0 | 3-0-0 | 4-0-0 | ||
| October 17, 1971 | St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Washington Redskins 20 | W | 2-0-0 | 3-0-0 | 5-0-0 | ||
| October 24, 1971 | Washington Redskins 20 at Kansas City Chiefs 27 | L | 2-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| October 31, 1971 | New Orleans Saints 14 at Washington Redskins 24 | W | 3-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 6-1-0 | ||
| November 7, 1971 | Philadelphia Eagles 7 at Washington Redskins 7 | T | 3-0-1 | 3-1-0 | 6-1-1 | ||
| November 14, 1971 | Washington Redskins 15 at Chicago Bears 16 | L | 3-0-1 | 3-2-0 | 6-2-1 | ||
| November 21, 1971 | Dallas Cowboys 13 at Washington Redskins 0 | L | 3-1-1 | 3-2-0 | 6-3-1 | ||
| November 28, 1971 | Washington Redskins 20 at Philadelphia Eagles 13 | W | 3-1-1 | 4-2-0 | 7-3-1 | ||
| December 5, 1971 | New York Giants 7 at Washington Redskins 23 | W | 4-1-1 | 4-2-0 | 8-3-1 | ||
| December 13, 1971 | Washington Redskins 38 at Los Angeles Rams 24 | W | 4-1-1 | 5-2-0 | 9-3-1 | ||
| December 19, 1971 | Cleveland Browns 20 at Washington Redskins 13 | L | 4-2-1 | 5-2-0 | 9-4-1 | ||
| December 26, 1971 | Washington Redskins 20 at San Francisco 49ers 24 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | NFC Divisional Playoff |
