1961 Washington Redskins Statistics

National Football League (NFL)
Team Record: 1-12-1
Finishing 7th in the NFL's East Division
Coach: Bill McPeak (1-12-1)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
1961 Washington Redskins Roster
1961 Washington Redskins Results

The Washington Redskins of the National Football League ended the 1961 season with a record of 1 wins and 12 losses and 1 ties, finishing seventh in the NFL's East Division.

The Redskins scored only 174 points, worst in the league, and the shaky defensive squad allowed 392. Norm Snead threw for 2,337 yards. Fred Dugan paced pass catchers, grabbing 53 passes for 817 yards. Bill Anderson provided receiving help, too.

Dick James carried the ball for a team-best 374 yards for Washington.

Jim Kerr seized 7 opponent throws.

Bill McPeak coached the team.

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Passing:

Player Att Comp Comp % Yds Yds/Att TDs TD % Ints Int % Long Rating
Norm Snead37517245.923376.2112.9225.98051.6
George Izo401640.02145.412.5615.03326.5
Dick James4125.0153.800.000.01542.7
John Aveni100.000.000.000.0039.6
Totals42018945.025666.1122.9286.780 

Rushing:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Dick James713745.339 3
Sam Horner962752.932 0
Don Bosseler772202.916 2
Jim Cunningham691602.319 1
Norm Snead34471.43
Bill Anderson351.713 0
Lew Luce310.30
George Izo3-1-0.30
Mike Sommer5-9-1.80
Totals36110723.039 9

Receiving:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Fred Dugan5381715.480 4
Bill Anderson4063715.942 0
Tom Osborne2229713.560 2
Dick James2029814.944 2
Don Bosseler16945.918 1
Jim Cunningham12907.517 1
Sam Horner1011311.320 1
Steve Junker913014.438 0
John Aveni68414.041 1
Jim Wulff166.00
Totals189256613.680 12

Kicking:

Player X/CA X/CM X/CP % FGA FGM FG % Pts.
John Aveni232191.328517.936
Totals232191.328517.936

Punting:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long
Sam Horner63240938.262
Dick James621035.051
Jim Cunningham14646.046
Totals70266538.162

Punt Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Dick James12907.518 0
Jim Steffen8587.20
Mike Sommer22613.013 0
Jim Kerr5234.614 0
Lew Luce100.00
Totals281977.018 0

Kick Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Dick James2161729.448 0
Jim Kerr1438527.542 0
Jim Steffen1025625.60
Mike Sommer49824.542 0
Jim Cunningham48020.024 0
Lew Luce47719.222 0
Sam Horner47518.823 0
Andy Stynchula27336.540 0
Steve Junker100.00
Totals64166126.048 0

Interceptions:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Jim Kerr79313.338 0
Dale Hackbart612821.348 2
Joe Krakoski4133.211 0
Jim Wulff3113.711 0
Rod Breedlove23115.527 0
Dick James12828.028 0
Jim Steffen11111.011 0
Ben Scotti11010.010 0
John Paluck100.00
Totals2632512.548 2

Defense and Fumbles:


Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Player Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
John Aveni1521042
Dick James3200000030
Fred Dugan400024
Don Bosseler2100018
Norm Snead300018
Jim Cunningham11000012
Tom Osborne200012
Dale Hackbart200012
Sam Horner0100006
Totals912000200521000174



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