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1978 Washington Redskins season

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Head coach
  
Jack Pardee

Record
  
8–8

Playoff finish
  
did not qualify

Home field
  
RFK Stadium

Division place
  
3rd NFC East

The 1978 Washington Redskins began with the team trying to improve on their 9–5 record from 1977. This was Jack Pardee's first season as Head Coach. Despite winning their first six straight, the Redskins finished by going 2–8 and missing the playoffs. Their fate was sealed with a five-game losing streak to end the season.

For the 1978 season, the NFL expanded from a 14-game season to a 16-game season.

Awards and records

  • John Riggins, NFL Comeback Player of the Year

    • References

    1978 Washington Redskins season Wikipedia
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