Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings 20 to 35
Saturday, December 18, 1976, Divisional RoundThe Redskins began their playoff run on the road against the Vikings on Saturday, December 18, 1976. The Vikings won, 35-20 and advanced to play Los Angeles Rams. The Redskins finished their season 10-4-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 | 290 | 75 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Allen Defensive Coordinator: Torgy Torgeson Offensive Line Coach: Bill Austin Running Backs Coach: Joe Walton Secondary Coach: Ralph Hawkins Special Teams Coach: Paul Lanham Director of Player Personnel: C.A. Temerario Personnel Scout: Mike Faulkiner Administrative Assistant: Mike Faulkiner Executive Assistant to the General Manager: C.A. Temerario
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 384 | 163 | 221 | 2 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Neill Armstrong Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Buddy Ryan