1991 Washington Redskins season

The 1991 Washington Redskins began with the team trying to improve on their 10-6 record from 1990. The Redskins would finish the season 14-2. They went undefeated in the playoffs and beat the Buffalo Bills 37-24 to win Super Bowl XXVI. The 1991 Redskins are the last Super Bowl champion to never trail in any of their playoff victories.

Awards and records

 * Mark Rypien, Super Bowl Most Valuable Player
 * Mark Rypien, UPI NFC Player of the Year
 * Mark Rypien, Pro Bowl Selection

Milestones

 * November 10, 1991 – Mark Rypien threw for 442 yards against the Atlanta Falcons. On that same day, Warren Moon of the Houston Oilers threw for over 400 yards as well.

Best team ever?
In 2010, ESPN conducted a "super league," consisting of the best Super Bowl winning teams of all time; the 1991 Redskins finished the regular season in first place with record of 14-2 and beat the 1992 Dallas Cowboys in the league finals to be named the greatest team of all time.