Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings 20 to 27
Saturday, December 22, 1973, Divisional RoundThe Redskins began their playoff run on the road against the Vikings on Saturday, December 22, 1973. The Vikings won, 27-20 and advanced to play Dallas Cowboys. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 159 | 155 | 2 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Allen Offensive Coordinator: Ted Marchibroda Defensive Coordinator: Torgy Torgeson Offensive Line Coach: Bill Austin Secondary Coach: Ralph Hawkins Special Teams Coach: Paul Lanham Director of Player Personnel: C.A. Temerario Executive Assistant to the General Manager: C.A. Temerario
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 359 | 218 | 141 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Neill Armstrong Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Jack Patera Vice President: Jim Finks General Manager: Jim Finks