National Football League » Washington Commanders » Seasons Started 5-1
The last time the Washington Commanders started the season 5-1 was in the 1996 season, after a 27-22 win over the Patriots. The Commanders finished the season 9-7 and missed the playoffs.
The Washington Commanders have started the season 5-1 a total of 11 times, in the 1941-1942, 1945, 1971-1973, 1982-1983, 1986-1987 and 1996 seasons.
Out of the 11 times the Washington Commanders started the season 5-1, they went on to make the playoffs 9 times, or 81.8% of the time.
| Year | Started | Point Diff | Final Record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5-1 | +52 | 9-7 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1987 | 5-1 | +49 | 11-4 | Won SB |
| 1986 | 5-1 | +23 | 12-4 | Lost CC |
| 1983 | 5-1 | +60 | 14-2 | Lost SB |
| 1982 | 5-1 | +16 | 8-1 | Won SB |
| 1973 | 5-1 | +95 | 10-4 | Lost Div |
| 1972 | 5-1 | +64 | 11-3 | Lost SB |
| 1971 | 5-1 | +60 | 9-4-1 | Lost Div |
| 1945 | 5-1 | +56 | 8-2 | Lost NFLC |
| 1942 | 5-1 | +55 | 10-1 | Won NFLC |
| 1941 | 5-1 | +28 | 6-5 | Missed Playoffs |
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