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2011 Washington Redskins season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Washington Redskins |
| year | 2011 |
| record | 5–11 |
| division_place | 4th NFC East |
| coach | Mike Shanahan |
| general manager | Bruce Allen |
| owner | Daniel Snyder |
| off_coach | Kyle Shanahan |
| def_coach | Jim Haslett |
| stadium | FedExField |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro bowlers | LB London Fletcher |
| AP All-pros | LB London Fletcher *(2nd team)* |
| shortnavlink | Redskins seasons |
| AP All-pros = LB London Fletcher (2nd team) The 2011 season was the Washington Redskins' 80th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 75th representing the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.). Their home games were played at FedExField in Landover, Maryland for the 15th consecutive year. The Redskins failed to improve on their 2010 record of 6–10, meaning they finished last in the NFC East, but did manage to sweep the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants 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 2007 Dallas Cowboys, also against the Giants, 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: Kyle Shanahan, Matt LaFleur, Sean McVay and Mike McDaniel.
Offseason
2011 NFL draft
Main article: 2011 NFL draft
The Redskins finished the 2010 season with a record of 6–10 and will be picking 6th overall.
| Draft order | Player name | Position | Height | Weight | College | Contract | Notes | Round | Choice | Overall | **1** | **10** | **10** | **1** | **16** | **16** | **2** | **9** | **41** | **2** | **17** | **49** | **3** | **8** | **72** | **3** | **15** | **79** | **4** | **7** | **104** | **4** | **8** | **105** | **5** | **13** | **144** | **5** | **15** | **146** | **5** | **21** | **152** | **5** | **24** | **155** | **6** | **12** | **177** | **6** | **13** | **178** | **7** | **10** | **213** | **7** | **14** | **217** | **7** | **21** | **224** | **7** | **50** | **253** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ***Traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars*** | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ryan Kerrigan | Defensive end | 6'3" | 267 | Purdue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jarvis Jenkins | Defensive tackle | 6'4" | 310 | Clemson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ***Traded to the Indianapolis Colts*** | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ***Traded to the New Orleans Saints*** | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leonard Hankerson | Wide receiver | 6'2" | 209 | Miami (Fl) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ***Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles*** | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roy Helu | Running back | 6'0" | 220 | Nebraska | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ***Traded to the Houston Texans*** | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DeJon Gomes | Safety | 5'11" | 208 | Nebraska | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ***Traded to the Houston Texans*** | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Niles Paul | Wide receiver | 6'1" | 224 | Nebraska | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Evan Royster | Running back | 6'1" | 212 | Penn State | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aldrick Robinson | Wide receiver | 5'10" | 176 | Southern Methodist | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brandyn Thompson | Cornerback | 5'10" | 188 | Boise State | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maurice Hurt | Offensive tackle | 6'3" | 318 | Florida | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Markus White | Defensive end | 6'4" | 266 | Florida State | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chris Neild | Defensive tackle | 6'2" | 319 | West Virginia |
Transactions involving 2011 draft picks
- The Redskins traded their first-round selection (#10 overall) to the Jacksonville Jaguars 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 2012 conditional sixth-round selection to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for T Jammal Brown and a fifth-round selection (#155 overall).
- The Redskins traded their fourth-round selection (#104 overall) and a 2010 second-round selection to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for QB Donovan McNabb.
- The Redskins acquired a seventh-round selection in a trade that sent CB Justin Tryon to the Indianapolis Colts.
- The Redskins received a seventh-round compensatory pick.
Staff
| **Washington Redskins 2011 staff** |
|---|
Final roster
Preseason
Schedule
The Redskins' preseason schedule was announced on April 12, 2011. It was finalized on April 19, 2011.
| Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Game site | TV | NFL.com | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| recap | Final score | Team record | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||
| August 12 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | [Pittsburgh Steelers](2011-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **W** 16–7 | 1–0 | FedExField | WRC | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011081253/2011/PRE1/steelers@redskins) | ||||||
| August 19 | 7:00 p.m. EDT | at [Indianapolis Colts](2011-indianapolis-colts-season) | **W** 16–3 | 2–0 | Lucas Oil Stadium | WRC | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011081951/2011/PRE2/redskins@colts) | ||||||
| August 25 | 8:00 p.m. EDT | at [Baltimore Ravens](2011-baltimore-ravens-season) | **L** 31–34 | 2–1 | M&T Bank Stadium | ESPN | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011082553/2011/PRE3/redskins@ravens) | ||||||
| September 1 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](2011-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season) | **W** 29–24 | 3–1 | FedExField | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011090159/2011/PRE4/buccaneers@redskins) |
Regular season
Schedule
| Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Game site | TV | NFL.com | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| recap | Final score | Team record | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | |||||||
| September 11 | 4:15 p.m. EDT | **[New York Giants](2011-new-york-giants-season)** | **W** 28–14 | 1–0 | FedExField | Fox | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011091108/2011/REG1/giants@redskins) | ||||||||||||||||||
| September 18 | 1:00 p.m. EDT | [Arizona Cardinals](2011-arizona-cardinals-season) | **W** 22–21 | 2–0 | FedExField | Fox | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011091805/2011/REG2/cardinals@redskins) | ||||||||||||||||||
| September 26 | 8:30 p.m. EDT | at **[Dallas Cowboys](2011-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 16–18 | 2–1 | Cowboys Stadium | ESPN | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011092600/2011/REG3/redskins@cowboys) | ||||||||||||||||||
| October 2 | 1:00 p.m. EDT | at [St. Louis Rams](2011-st-louis-rams-season) | **W** 17–10 | 3–1 | Edward Jones Dome | Fox | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011100206/2011/REG4/redskins@rams) | ||||||||||||||||||
| *Bye* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 16 | 1:00 p.m. EDT | **[Philadelphia Eagles](2011-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 13–20 | 3–2 | FedExField | Fox | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011101603/2011/REG6/eagles@redskins) | ||||||||||||||||||
| October 23 | 1:00 p.m. EDT | at [Carolina Panthers](2011-carolina-panthers-season) | **L** 20–33 | 3–3 | Bank of America Stadium | Fox | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011102304/2011/REG7/redskins@panthers) | ||||||||||||||||||
| **8** | October 30 | 4:05 p.m. EDT | at [Buffalo Bills](2011-buffalo-bills-season) | **L** 0–23 | 3–4 | Canada Rogers Centre (Toronto) | Fox | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011103007/2011/REG8/redskins@bills) | |||||||||||||||||
| November 6 | 1:00 p.m. EST | [San Francisco 49ers](2011-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 11–19 | 3–5 | FedExField | Fox | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011110604/2011/REG9/49ers@redskins) | ||||||||||||||||||
| November 13 | 1:00 p.m. EST | at [Miami Dolphins](2011-miami-dolphins-season) | **L** 9–20 | 3–6 | Sun Life Stadium | Fox | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011111309/2011/REG10/redskins@dolphins) | ||||||||||||||||||
| November 20 | 1:00 p.m. EST | **[Dallas Cowboys](2011-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 24–27 (OT) | 3–7 | FedExField | Fox | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011112005/2011/REG11/cowboys@redskins) | ||||||||||||||||||
| November 27 | 4:05 p.m. EST | at [Seattle Seahawks](2011-seattle-seahawks-season) | **W** 23–17 | 4–7 | CenturyLink Field | Fox | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011112707/2011/REG12/redskins@seahawks) | ||||||||||||||||||
| December 4 | 1:00 p.m. EST | [New York Jets](2011-new-york-jets-season) | **L** 19–34 | 4–8 | FedExField | CBS | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011120400/2011/REG13/jets@redskins) | ||||||||||||||||||
| December 11 | 1:00 p.m. EST | [New England Patriots](2011-new-england-patriots-season) | **L** 27–34 | 4–9 | FedExField | CBS | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011121100/2011/REG14/patriots@redskins) | ||||||||||||||||||
| December 18 | 1:00 p.m. EST | at **[New York Giants](2011-new-york-giants-season)** | **W** 23–10 | 5–9 | MetLife Stadium | Fox | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011121803/2011/REG15/redskins@giants) | ||||||||||||||||||
| December 24 | 1:00 p.m. EST | [Minnesota Vikings](2011-minnesota-vikings-season) | **L** 26–33 | 5–10 | FedExField | Fox | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011122406/2011/REG16/vikings@redskins) | ||||||||||||||||||
| January 1 | 1:00 p.m. EST | at **[Philadelphia Eagles](2011-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 10–34 | 5–11 | Lincoln Financial Field | Fox | [Recap](http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012010107/2011/REG17/redskins@eagles) |
LEGEND: : Royal blue indicates that the Redskins were the visiting team in the Bills Toronto Series.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. New York Giants
First quarter
- NYG Eli Manning 2-yard run (Lawrence Tynes kick) (4 plays, 70 yards, 0:35) (Giants 7-0) Second quarter
- WAS Tim Hightower 1-yard run (Graham Gano kick) (11 plays, 66 yards, 5:32) (Tied 7-7)
- NYG Bradshaw 6-yard run (Lawrence Tynes kick) (8 plays, 85 yards, 4:44) (Giants 14-7)
- WAS Anthony Armstrong 6-yard pass from Rex Grossman (Graham Gano kick) (5 plays 80 yards, 2:11) (Tied 14-14) Third quarter
- WAS Ryan Kerrigan 9-yard interception return (Graham Gano kick) (Redskins 21-14) Fourth quarter
- WAS Jabar Gaffney 4-yard pass from Rex Grossman (Graham Gano kick) (10 plays, 70 yards, 5:53) (Redskins 28-14) Top passers
- NYG – Eli Manning – 18/32, 391 YDS, 0 TD, INT
- WAS – Rex Grossman – 21/34, 305 YDS, 2 TD, 0 INT Top rushers
- NYG – Ahmad Bradshaw – 13 CAR, 44 YDS, TD
- WAS – Tim Hightower – 25 CAR, 72 YDS, TD Top receivers
- NYG – Hakeem Nicks – 7 REC, 122 YDS
- WAS – Fred Davis – 5 REC, 105 YDS Top tacklers
- NYG – Kenny Phillips – 5 TKL, 4 AST
- WAS – Reed Doughty – 8 TKL, 2 AST The Redskins opened the 2011 season at home against their division rival the New York Giants, on the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on New York City and Washington D.C.
With the win, the Redskins started their season at 1–0.
Week 2: vs. Arizona Cardinals
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- ARI –
- WAS – Top rushers
- ARI –
- WAS – Top receivers
- ARI –
- WAS – Top tacklers
- ARI –
- WAS – 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
First quarter
- WAS – Graham Gano 46-yard field goal, Redskins 3–0, Drive: 10 plays, 42 yards, 4:54.
- DAL – Dan Bailey 41-yard field goal, Tied 3–3, Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 4:32.
- WAS – Graham Gano 46-yard field goal, Redskins 6–3, Drive: 3 plays, 1 yard, 1:36. Second quarter
- DAL – Dan Bailey 27-yard field goal, Tied 6–6, Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 1:52.
- DAL – Dan Bailey 32-yard field goal, Cowboys 9–6, Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 3:57.
- WAS – Graham Gano 50-yard field goal, Tied 9–9, Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 2:25. Third quarter
- WAS – Tim Hightower 1-yard pass from Rex Grossman (Graham Gano kick), Redskins 16–9, Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 5:31.
- DAL – Dan Bailey 41-yard field goal, Redskins 16–12, Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:41. Fourth quarter
- DAL – Dan Bailey 23-yard field goal, Redskins 16–15, Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 4:28.
- DAL – Dan Bailey 40-yard field goal, Cowboys 18–16, Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 1:57. Top passers
- WAS – Rex Grossman – 22/37, 250 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
- DAL – Tony Romo – 22/36, 255 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception Top rushers
- WAS – Tim Hightower – 14 rushes, 41 yards
- DAL – Felix Jones – 14 rushes, 115 yards Top receivers
- WAS – Santana Moss – 5 receptions, 70 yards
- DAL – Dez Bryant – 4 receptions, 63 yards Top tacklers
- WAS – O.J. Atogwe, DeAngelo Hall – 6 tackles
- DAL – Gerald Sensabaugh – 6 tackles, 1 assist
Coming off their home win over the Cardinals, the Redskins flew to Cowboys Stadium for a Week 3 NFC East duel with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Washington threw the game's opening punch in the first quarter with a 46-yard field goal from kicker Graham Gano. 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 Rex Grossman 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
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- WAS –
- STL – Top rushers
- WAS –
- STL – Top receivers
- WAS –
- STL – Top tacklers
- WAS –
- STL – With the win, the Redskins went into their bye week at 3–1.
Week 6: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- PHI – Michael Vick
- WAS – Rex Grossman Top rushers
- PHI – Lesean McCoy
- WAS – Ryan Torain Top receivers
- PHI – Jeremy Maclin
- WAS – Fred Davis Top tacklers
- PHI – Kurt Coleman
- WAS – London Fletcher With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3–2.
Week 7: at Carolina Panthers
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- WAS –
- CAR – Top rushers
- WAS –
- CAR – Top receivers
- WAS –
- CAR – Top tacklers
- WAS –
- CAR – With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3–3.
Week 8: at Buffalo Bills
Bills Toronto Series First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- WAS –
- BUF – Top rushers
- WAS –
- BUF – Top receivers
- WAS –
- BUF – Top tacklers
- WAS –
- BUF – With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3–4.
Week 9: vs. San Francisco 49ers
First quarter
- No scoring plays Second quarter
- David Akers 52-yard Field Goal SF 3–0 12:43
- David Akers 34-yard Field Goal SF 6–0 1:50
- Bruce Miller 30-yard pass from Alex Smith (David Akers kick) SF 13–0 1:03
- Graham Gano 59-yard Field Goal SF 13–3 00:00 Third quarter
- David Akers 45-yard Field Goal SF 16–3 4:23 Fourth quarter
- David Akers 20-yard Field Goal SF 19–3 7:41
- Jabar Gaffney 9-yard pass from John Beck (John Beck pass to Leonard Hankerson) SF 19–11 1:10 Top passers
- SF – Alex Smith 17–24 for 200 yards 1 touchdown 0 interceptions
- WAS – John Beck 30–47 for 254 yards 1 touchdown 1 interception Top rushers
- SF – Frank Gore 19 carries for 107 yards 0 touchdowns
- WAS – Roy Helu 10 carries for 41 yards 0 touchdowns Top receivers
- SF – Michael Crabtree 5 receptions for 51 yards 0 touchdowns
- WAS – Roy Helu 14 receptions for 105 yards 0 touchdowns Top tacklers
- SF – Patrick Willis 13 tackles 9 solo
- WAS – DeAngelo Hall 12 tackles 6 solo Although the Redskins lost and fell to 3–5, it was during this game that kicker Graham Gano made a 59-yard field goal, which set an all time Washington Redskin franchise record.
Week 10: at Miami Dolphins
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- WAS –
- MIA – Top rushers
- WAS –
- MIA – Top receivers
- WAS –
- MIA – Top tacklers
- WAS –
- MIA – With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3–6.
Week 11: vs. Dallas Cowboys
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- DAL –
- WAS – Top rushers
- DAL –
- WAS – Top receivers
- DAL –
- WAS – Top tacklers
- DAL –
- WAS – With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3–7.
Week 12: at Seattle Seahawks
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- WAS –
- SEA – Top rushers
- WAS –
- SEA – Top receivers
- WAS –
- SEA – Top tacklers
- WAS –
- SEA – With the win, the Redskins improved to 4–7 and snapped their 6-game losing streak.
Week 13: vs. New York Jets
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- NYJ –
- WAS – Top rushers
- NYJ –
- WAS – Top receivers
- NYJ –
- WAS – Top tacklers
- NYJ –
- WAS – With the loss, the Redskins fell to 4–8.
Week 14: vs. New England Patriots
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- NE –
- WAS – Top rushers
- NE –
- WAS – Top receivers
- NE –
- WAS – Top tacklers
- NE –
- WAS – With the loss, the Redskins fell to 4–9 and were officially eliminated from playoff contention.
Week 15: at New York Giants
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- WAS –
- NYG – Top rushers
- WAS –
- NYG – Top receivers
- WAS –
- NYG – Top tacklers
- WAS –
- NYG – With the win, the Redskins improved to 5–9 and swept the Giants for the first time since 1999. They would not do so again until 2021 as the Washington Football Team.
Week 16: vs. Minnesota Vikings
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- MIN –
- WAS – Top rushers
- MIN –
- WAS – Top receivers
- MIN –
- WAS – Top tacklers
- MIN –
- WAS – With the loss, the Redskins fell to 5–10.
Week 17: at Philadelphia Eagles
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter Top passers
- WAS –
- PHI – Top rushers
- WAS –
- PHI – Top receivers
- WAS –
- PHI – Top tacklers
- WAS –
- PHI – With the loss, the Redskins finished the season 5–11.
Standings
References
References
- Bishop, Greg. (August 23, 2019). "Redskins staff of Shanahan, McVay, LaFleur".
- "Redskins Finalize Preseason Schedule".
- Vacchiano, Ralph. (April 19, 2011). "Giants will open in Washington on 9/11". New York Daily News.
- "Gano bounces back with franchise-record field goal". WashingtonPost.com.
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