Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino throws 5 touchdown passes in the 1984 season opener defeating the Washington Redskins 35-17. | On this day in Professional Football History

92K views · 496 reactions | The Washington Redskins stopped a two-point try to beat the Miami Dolphins and win their first game of the season. #WASvsMIA | NFL Game Recaps | Facebook

John Riggins - January 30, 1983 Redskins vs Dolphins Rose...

🏈On January 30, 1983 the Washington Redskins defeated the Miami Dolphins, 27–17 in Super Bowl XVII, to win their first Super Bowl championship. Redskins running back John Riggins was named Super Bowl MVP, finishing the game with two new Super Bowl records: the most rushing yards (166) and the most rushing attempts (38) in a Super Bowl game. He was the first player from an NFC team to rush for 100 yards in a Super Bowl. Riggins also recorded a reception for 15 yards, giving him more total yards

221K views · 4.6K reactions | On November 24, 1991 after starting the season 11-0, the Washington Redskins are handed their first loss of the season as the Dallas Cowboys win at RFK Stadium 24-21. Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith finished with 132 yards and a touchdown on 34 carries while Michael Irvin hauled in 9 receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown. The Redskins would lose only 1 more game all season on their way to a Super Bowl XXVI victory. | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook

94K views · 1.3K reactions | Jordan Reed. Washington Redskins Tight End. Known around the NFL as a match-up problem. Number 77. #NFLTop100 | NFL Network | Facebook