Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins 10 to 17

Sunday, January 17, 1988, Conference Championship

The Vikings faced the Redskins in Washington, D.C. during the NFL conference championship in the playoffs. The Vikings defeated San Francisco 49ers the previous week, while the Redskins defeated the Chicago Bears. The Redskins won 17-10 to advance to Super Bowl XXII to face the Denver Broncos. The Vikings finished their season 8-7-0 in the regular season, 2-1 in the playoffs.


Minnesota Vikings offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
259 183 76 1 16

Coaches

Head Coach: Jerry Burns Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Defensive Coordinator: Floyd Peters Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Rehbein Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Running Backs Coach: John Brunner, Rollie Dotsch Tight Ends Coach: Tom Batta Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Monte Kiffin Defensive Backs Coach: Pete Carroll Special Teams Coach: Tom Batta Consultant: Bud Grant Coaching Office Secretary: Kirsten Lindberg


Washington Redskins offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
280 119 161 0 11

Coaches

Head Coach: Joe Gibbs Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Richie Petitbon Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Dan Henning Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Henning, Jerry Rhome Wide Receivers Coach: Charley Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Running Backs Coach: Don Breaux Tight Ends Coach: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Defensive Line Coach: Torgy Torgeson Secondary Coach: Emmitt Thomas Defensive Scouting Reports: Bill Hickman Strength Coach: Dan Riley Strength Assistant Coach: Joe Diange Administrative Assistant: Bill Hickman