Schroeder, the holder, audibled as he waited for the snap on what would have been a 35-yard Ali Haji-Sheikh field goal attempt. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The Mayor of Richmond Levar Stoney sits down with the Voice of the Redskins Larry Michael on Redskins Nation. ”We’re going to take the championship game back to our fans,” said Didier, who re-emerged in the Redskins’ offense with the touchdown catch with 51 seconds left in the first half to tie the game, 14-14. There were two anxious late moments for the Redskins. This October marks 21 years of the Think Pink initiative in the fight against breast cancer. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. For the fourth time this season, a Williams fumble set up an opponents’ touchdown. Our look back continues with a playoff win over the Bears in 1987. After his family fought a battle with breast cancer, Marc Heyison created Men Against breast Cancer to help support survivors of the disease. Little did the Redskins know it, but they were about to catch fire. Matt Ioannidis recorded 9 tackles in Sunday's games against the San Francisco 49ers. Gibbs said later it wasn’t necessarily the changing of the guard at running back for Washington, but it certainly did not bode well for Rogers. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. His team got the physical lift it needed when Green, a swift, star cornerback, hurdled and dashed his way 52 yards with a punt for the game-winning touchdown with 11:40 left in the third quarter. Three plays later, Rogers scored. “Who would have thought that a couple days ago?”. Meanwhile, the Washington defense, holding McMahon to less than 200 yards passing (197), intercepted him three times in the second half, one by cornerback Barry Wilburn in the end zone to snuff out a possible go-ahead Chicago touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Green held his rib cage as he ran the last 30 yards. After today’s game, the Redskins said they’ve never been happier. New York Giants. The Bears seemed just one McMahon miracle away from taking the lead. Smith gained 66 yards on 16 carries. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. And defensive end Charles Mann had another outstanding game, sacking McMahon three times for 20 yards. In an upcoming episode of Redskins Nation, the Redskins coach says Trent Williams' future with the organization is still undecided. Part one of Redskins Quarterback Alex Smith's interview with The Voice of the Redskins Larry Michael on Redskins Nation. Head Coach Jay Gruden speaks to Voice of the Redskins Larry Michael about building team chemistry, presented by Lewis-Price. He slipped, however, and the Bears gained possession at their 25. The Redskins scored on their next possession, when Williams found Sanders for the 32-yard gain over the middle on an out-pattern that the wide receiver turned back to the middle of the field. Redskins Safety Deshazor Everett joins Voice of the Redskins Larry Michael at the Nation Desk to discuss football, being a leader and what it takes to win. Check out part one of Vernon Davis' interview on Redskins Nation! The two had practiced the play five times last week. ”As usual, nobody thought we could win, except us,” said offensive tackle Mark May. After trying to throw on their first series without success, the Bears kept the ball on the ground this time, and running back Calvin Thomas finally scored on a two-yard touchdown run with 6:23 left in the first quarter. It happened against Philadelphia, Atlanta and the Los Angeles Rams. Cornerback, Quinton Dunbar, is this weeks Kia MVP of the game! Reporting archive: Trump’s financial records, depositions and interview transcripts. It was the second time in as many years that the Redskins came into Soldier Field and beat the Bears to advance to the NFC title game. Wide receiver Kelvin Harmon speaks with Voice of the Redskins Larry Michael on Redskins Nation. The instant replay review showed McKinnon did not have possession, and the call was reversed. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Williams, who threw for 207 yards on a 14-for-29 day, converted on seven of 14 third-down attempts, including three that led to Washington touchdowns. The two also discuss the impact first round draft pick Chase Young will have on the football field. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, October 26, 6:42AM.
The 1987 season was the Washington Redskins' strike-shortened 56th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 52nd in Washington, D.C. and their seventh under head coach Joe Gibbs. The Redskins tried to surprise the Bears early in the fourth quarter with a fake field goal, but they surprised someone else instead. Trailing, 14-0, midway through the second quarter to the Bears and returning quarterback Jim McMahon, the Redskins stormed back to tie the game before halftime on little-used running back George Rogers’ three-yard run and tight end Clint Didier’s 18-yard reception of a Doug Williams pass. On first down at the Chicago 45, Williams, starting in place of the benched Jay Schroeder, was blindsided by defensive end Richard Dent and fumbled 5 1/2 minutes into the game. They went on this way for most of the period. Early in the game, the Bears took advantage of a couple of Redskins mistakes. With the NFL lockout dragging on, The Insider re-lives the Redskins championship seasons, game-by game. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. CHICAGO, JAN. 10 -- In the numbing chill at silent Soldier Field this afternoon, the Washington Redskins finally showed themselves -- and the watching football world -- just how good they can be. On the play, Wilburn played about five yards off Morris, who found himself a huge opening in the middle of the field as the Redskins blitzed. Or write about sports? The ball was kicked and rolled about 20 yards downfield, until defensive tackle Steve McMichael pounced on it at the Washington 30. But for the Chicago offense, that was about it. Do you have a sports website? View the 1987 Washington Redskins schedule, results and scores for regular season, preseason and postseason NFL games.
But the crowd was too loud and Washington’s receivers never heard the call. the official stats partner of the NFL. The penalty took the ball to the Chicago 41. Gibbs loves going into halftime with an emotional boost. But the Redskins continually made clutch plays. Their joy was absolutely warranted. Scott Turner, stops by the Redskins Nation desk to discuss his new role as Offensive coordinator of the Washington Redskins. “I thought maybe 14 points was too much to make up,” Didier said. Newly named Redskins head coach Ron Rivera stops by the Nation desk for his first time in this exclusive interview. Washington’s next possession ended when Rogers lost a yard trying to run over left tackle on fourth and one at the Chicago 32 late in the first quarter. “No one thought the Redskins could do it. We sent this offer to john.smith@gmail.com, Pulling back the curtain on the tech and politics behind ‘Watch Dogs: Legion’, ‘Valorant’ Act 3 brings new map, agent and skins, Hail or Fail: Cole Holcomb wasn’t about to let Ezekiel Elliott keep him from sacking Andy Dalton. After nickel back Dennis Woodberry intercepted McMahon at the Chicago 43, the Redskins faced a fourth down and inches at the 34. He was replaced admirably by the team’s top draft choice, Brian Davis, who was beaten only once, by speedster Willie Gault on a 44-yard reception. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. That left the fourth quarter. This time, they are favored by four to beat the upstart Vikings at RFK, where the Redskins won their last NFC titles, in 1982 and 1983. Last year, the Redskins won here, 27-13, but lost the championship game to the New York Giants, 17-0. Join our linker program. All rights reserved. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Didier said Williams threw the pass before Didier made his cut. The Redskins appeared only one more first down away from putting the Bears away for good. Themselves. All rights reserved. Three plays later, McMahon threw to Dennis McKinnon at the Washington 46. Rookie Timmy Smith entered the game the next time the Redskins had the ball and Rogers returned for just one play -- his touchdown run. Desktop notifications are on | Turn off, Get breaking news alerts from The Washington Post, Jan 11, 1988: Green Returns Redskins to Title Game: McMahon, Bears Fall, 21-17. Copyright © 2020 Washington Football Team. ”When somebody disrespects you like they did us, it gets you incredibly fired up,” said Mann. Washington Redskins roster for the 1987 NFL season. Defensive Coordinator, Jack Del Rio, stops by the Redskins Nation desk to talk about the upcoming season. The Bears had one more chance on fourth down, but Payton gained only seven of the necessary eight yards on a swing pass. The most important play of the game -- and perhaps the Redskins’ season -- was wide receiver Ricky Sanders’ 32-yard catch on third and nine at the Redskins 42 that carried to Chicago’s 26. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. Butler kicked a 25-yard field goal with 4:47 left in the third quarter. Take a look back at the Redskins' 1987 Super Bowl victory over the Denver Broncos, 42-10! They weren’t. Terry McLaurin had 4 catches for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns in Sundays win over the Miami Dolphins! Schroeder, originally hoping to throw, took the snap, then got up and wheeled around, attempting to run outside. He bobbled the ball, then lost it, and Davis recovered what the officials called a fumble. Washington Redskins 0 at New York Giants 17 on January 11th, 1987 - Full team and player stats and box score ... NFC Championship - Washington Redskins at New York Giants - January 11th, 1987. via Sports Logos.net. Part two of Redskins Quarterback Alex Smith's interview with The Voice of the Redskins Larry Michael on Redskins Nation. Offensive tackle Donald Penn sits down with the Voice of the Redskins Larry Michael on Redskins Nation. ... Data Provided By the official stats partner of the NFL. Redskins coaching intern Jennifer King told Redskins Nation she eventually wants to become an NFL coordinator. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. After the Bears’ Kevin Butler was short on a 48-yard field goal attempt into the 12 mph wind, the Redskins got their opportunity to tie with 1:49 remaining. “I thought we were in big-time trouble.”. The Redskins rejoiced, thinking the game was over.