The 2011 season was the

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' 80th in the

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(NFL) and their 75th representing the

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(Washington, D.C.). Their home games were played at

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for the 15th consecutive year. The Redskins failed to improve on their

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record of 6–10, meaning they finished last in the

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, but did manage to sweep the eventual

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champion

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in the regular season, becoming only the sixth team to do so (the 1969 Oakland Raiders, 1983 Seattle Seahawks, 1995 Washington Redskins, 2002 New Orleans Saints, and

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, also against the

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, being the others). They would be joined by the 2020 New Orleans Saints and the 2021 San Francisco 49ers. The season is also notable for being the first of three Redskins seasons to include four future head coaches on the coaching staff:

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and

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Offseason

2011 NFL draft

The Redskins finished the 2010 season with a record of 6–10 and will be picking 6th overall.

Transactions involving 2011 draft picks

*The Redskins traded their first-round selection (#10 overall) to the

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for its first-round selection (#16 overall) and a second-round selection (#49 overall). *The Redskins traded their third-round selection (#72 overall) and a

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conditional sixth-round selection to the

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in exchange for T

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and a fifth-round selection (#155 overall). *The Redskins traded their fourth-round selection (#104 overall) and a

second-round selection to the

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in exchange for QB

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. *The Redskins acquired a seventh-round selection in a trade that sent CB Justin Tryon to the

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. *The Redskins received a seventh-round compensatory pick.

Staff

Final roster

Preseason

Schedule

The Redskins' preseason schedule was announced on April 12, 2011. It was finalized on April 19, 2011.

Regular season

Schedule

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Game summaries

Week 1: vs. New York Giants

The Redskins opened the 2011 season at home against their division rival the

, on the tenth anniversary of the

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on New York City and Washington D.C. With the win, the Redskins started their season at 1–0.

Week 2: vs. Arizona Cardinals

With the win, the Redskins improved to 2–0. This would be the last time the team would win a game at home until hosting the Minnesota Vikings during the middle of the 2012 season.

Week 3: at Dallas Cowboys

Coming off their home win over the Cardinals, the Redskins flew to

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for a Week 3 NFC East duel with the

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on Monday night. Washington threw the game's opening punch in the first quarter with a 46-yard field goal from kicker

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. The Cowboys answered with kicker Dan Bailey getting a 41-yard field goal, while the Redskins replied with Gano's 27-yard field goal. Dallas would take the lead in the second quarter as Bailey made a 27-yard and a 32-yard field goal, yet the Redskins closed out the half with Gano's 50-yard field goal. Washington began the third quarter with quarterback

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finding running back Tim Hightower on a 1-yard touchdown pass. The Cowboys would end the third quarter with Bailey making a 41-yard field goal. Dallas regained the lead in the fourth quarter with Bailey booting a 23-yard and a 40-yard field goal. The 'Skins tried to rally, but the Cowboys' defense held on to preserve the win. With the loss, the Redskins fell to 2–1.

Week 4: at St. Louis Rams

With the win, the Redskins went into their bye week at 3–1.

Week 6: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3–2.

Week 7: at Carolina Panthers

With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3–3.

Week 8: at Buffalo Bills

Bills Toronto Series With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3–4.

Week 9: vs. San Francisco 49ers

Although the Redskins lost and fell to 3–5, it was during this game that kicker

made a 59-yard field goal, which set an all time Washington Redskin franchise record.

Week 10: at Miami Dolphins

With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3–6.

Week 11: vs. Dallas Cowboys

With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3–7.

Week 12: at Seattle Seahawks

With the win, the Redskins improved to 4–7 and snapped their 6-game losing streak.

Week 13: vs. New York Jets

With the loss, the Redskins fell to 4–8.

Week 14: vs. New England Patriots

With the loss, the Redskins fell to 4–9 and were officially eliminated from playoff contention.

Week 15: at New York Giants

With the win, the Redskins improved to 5–9 and swept the Giants for the first time since 1999.

Week 16: vs. Minnesota Vikings

With the loss, the Redskins fell to 5–10.

Week 17: at Philadelphia Eagles

With the loss, the Redskins finished the season 5–11.

Standings

References

External links

Official Website
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