Washington Redskins at Atlanta Falcons 20 to 21
Sunday, September 20, 1987, Week 2The Washington Redskins played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, September 20, 1987, Week 2 of the 1987 season. The Falcons won by a score of 21-20.
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335 | 190 | 145 | 3 | 21 |
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
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 394 | 269 | 125 | 1 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marion Campbell Assistant Head Coach-Offense: Jim Hanifan Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Fred Bruney Offensive Coordinator: Rod Dowhower Running Backs Coach: Steve Crosby Tight Ends Coach: Al Groh Defensive Line Coach: Tommy Brasher Defensive Assistant Coach: Claude Humphrey Special Teams Coach: Al Groh Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen Assistant Video Coordinator: Danny Mock Administrative Assistant: Scott Campbell