1986 Washington Redskins schedule

Season statistics

Offense Defense
Record Playoff record Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
12-4-0 2-1 6321 4277 2044 35 358 6040 3827 2213 41 358
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The Washington Redskins' fifty-fifth season was in 1986, and it was the sixth season Joe Gibbs served as the head coach of the team. The Redskins played their home games at RFK Stadium. They finished the year 12-4-0 in the regular season and 2-1 in the playoffs, eventually losing to the New York Giants 17-0.

Games

Week Opponent Score Notes
Week 1 Philadelphia Eagles 41-14
Week 2 Los Angeles Raiders 10-6
Week 3 @ San Diego Chargers 30-27
Week 4 Seattle Seahawks 19-14
Week 5 @ New Orleans Saints 14-6
Week 6 @ Dallas Cowboys 6-30
Week 7 St. Louis Cardinals 28-21
Week 8 @ New York Giants 20-27
Week 9 Minnesota Vikings 44-38
Week 10 @ Green Bay Packers 16-7
Week 11 San Francisco 49ers 14-6
Week 12 Dallas Cowboys 41-14
Week 13 @ St. Louis Cardinals 20-17
Week 14 New York Giants 14-24
Week 15 @ Denver Broncos 30-31
Week 16 @ Philadelphia Eagles 21-14

Playoffs

Week Opponent Score Notes
Wild Card Round Los Angeles Rams 19-7
Divisional Round @ Chicago Bears 27-13
Conference Championship @ New York Giants 0-17

1986 Washington Redskins Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Joe Gibbs Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Richie Petitbon Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Quarterbacks Coach: Jerry Rhome Wide Receivers Coach: Emmitt Thomas, Charley Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Running Backs Coach: Don Breaux Tight Ends Coach: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Defensive Line Coach: Torgy Torgeson Defensive Scouting Reports: Bill Hickman Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier Strength Coach: Dan Riley Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Dunn Strength Assistant Coach: John Dunn General Manager: Bobby Beathard Administrative Assistant: Bill Hickman