1989 Washington Redskins Game-by-Game Results

National Football League (NFL)
Team Record: 10-6
Finishing 3rd in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference
Coach: Joe Gibbs (10-6)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
1989 Washington Redskins Statistics
1989 Washington Redskins Roster

The Washington Redskins of the National Football League ended the 1989 season with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses, finishing third in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference.

The Redskins moved the ball well, scoring 386 points, and the defensive squad conceded 308. Mark Rypien triggered the aerial attack, slinging for 3,768 yards. Art Monk grabbed 86 passes, while Gary Clark accumulated 1,229 receiving yards. Ricky Sanders provided receiving help, too.

Gerald Riggs carried the pigskin for a team-best 834 yards for Washington.

The ball-hawking defense manufactured 42 turnovers. A.J. Johnson, Alvin Walton and Brian Davis each picked off 4 opponent throws. Charles Mann topped the defensive unit with 10 quarterback sacks.

Joe Gibbs coached the team.

Click on column headings to sort.

Regular Season Points For: 386
Regular Season Points Against: 308

Date Game Res Home Road Record
September 11, 1989 New York Giants 27 at Washington Redskins 24 L 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0
September 17, 1989 Philadelphia Eagles 42 at Washington Redskins 37 L 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-2-0
September 24, 1989 Washington Redskins 30 at Dallas Cowboys 7 W 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-2-0
October 1, 1989 Washington Redskins 16 at New Orleans Saints 14 W 0-2-0 2-0-0 2-2-0
October 8, 1989 Phoenix Cardinals 28 at Washington Redskins 30 W 1-2-0 2-0-0 3-2-0
October 15, 1989 Washington Redskins 17 at New York Giants 20 L 1-2-0 2-1-0 3-3-0
October 22, 1989 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28 at Washington Redskins 32 W 2-2-0 2-1-0 4-3-0
October 29, 1989 Washington Redskins 24 at Los Angeles Raiders 37 L 2-2-0 2-2-0 4-4-0
November 5, 1989 Dallas Cowboys 13 at Washington Redskins 3 L 2-3-0 2-2-0 4-5-0
November 12, 1989 Washington Redskins 10 at Philadelphia Eagles 3 W 2-3-0 3-2-0 5-5-0
November 20, 1989 Denver Broncos 14 at Washington Redskins 10 L 2-4-0 3-2-0 5-6-0
November 26, 1989 Chicago Bears 14 at Washington Redskins 38 W 3-4-0 3-2-0 6-6-0
December 3, 1989 Washington Redskins 29 at Phoenix Cardinals 10 W 3-4-0 4-2-0 7-6-0
December 10, 1989 San Diego Chargers 21 at Washington Redskins 26 W 4-4-0 4-2-0 8-6-0
December 17, 1989 Washington Redskins 31 at Atlanta Falcons 30 W 4-4-0 5-2-0 9-6-0
December 23, 1989 Washington Redskins 29 at Seattle Seahawks 0 W 4-4-0 6-2-0 10-6-0


Football


Recent Updates

  • March 1, 2024 - Updated NFL draft information, game results and award winners
  • March 1, 2024 - Updated CFL game results and award winners
  • March 1, 2024 - Updated Arena Football League game results and award winners
Football Search

Latest News

USA Basketball Women's National Team Announces April Training Camp Roster
Posted on Thursday March 28, 2024

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - The USA Basketball Women's National Team announced today the 14-athlete roster for training camp set for April 3-5 at Cle...

Washington Mystics Sign WNBA Champion Stefanie Dolson
Posted on Tuesday March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Washington Mystics announced today that they have signed Olympic gold medalist, WNBA Champion, and two-time WNBA All-Star Stefa...

USA Basketball Announces Women's National Team Assistant Coaches for 2024 Summer Olympic Games
Posted on Tuesday February 13, 2024

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - USA Basketball announced the assistant coaches for the 2024 USA Basketball Women's National Team, which will compete at t...