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| 8-7-1 | Missed Playoffs |
| Record | Outcome |
The Washington Redskins finished the regular season with a 8-7-1 record. They went 5-2-1 at home and 3-5 on the road.
The 1997 Washington Redskins played in the East Division of the National Football Conference.
During the regular season, the 1997 Washington Redskins went 4-3-1 against their NFC East opponents.
| Opponent | Record | Win Percentage % | Point Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 2-0 | 100% | +16 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 1-1 | 50% | +2 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1-1 | 50% | -11 |
| New York Giants | 0-1-1 | 25% | -20 |
Among qualifying months, the 1997 Washington Redskins had their best month in September, when they went 2-1 and had a 66.7% win percentage. Their worst month was October, when they went 1-3 and had a 25% win percentage.
| Month | Record | Win Percentage % | Point Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 1-0 | 100% | +14 |
| September | 2-1 | 66.7% | +17 |
| October | 1-3 | 25% | -26 |
| November | 2-2-1 | 50% | +40 |
| December | 2-1 | 66.7% | -7 |
No, the Redskins didn't make the Playoffs in 1997.
The Washington Redskins finished the regular season with a point differential of +38. Based on their point differential and their pythagorean expectation, the Redskins could have been expected to have about 9.2 wins, or a 9-7 record in the regular season.
In close, one-score games, the 1997 Washington Redskins went 3-4-1. In games decided by a field goal or less, the Redskins went 2-4-1.
During the regular season, the 1997 Washington Redskins went 1-0 in overtime games.
The longest win streak during the regular season for the 1997 Washington Redskins was a 2 game winning streak on 2 separate stretches during the season.
The longest losing streak that the Washington Redskins had during the 1997 regular season was 2 games, which only happened once during the season.
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| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | |||||
| 1 | Sun, Aug 31, 1997 | @ Carolina Panthers | Win 24 - 10 | ||
| 2 | Sun, Sep 7, 1997 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | Loss 13 - 14 | ||
| 3 | Sun, Sep 14, 1997 | vs Arizona Cardinals | Win 19 - 13 | OT | |
| 5 | Sun, Sep 28, 1997 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Win 24 - 12 | ||
| 6 | Sun, Oct 5, 1997 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | Loss 10 - 24 | ||
| 7 | Mon, Oct 13, 1997 | vs Dallas Cowboys | Win 21 - 16 | ||
| 8 | Sun, Oct 19, 1997 | @ Tennessee Oilers | Loss 14 - 28 | ||
| 9 | Sun, Oct 26, 1997 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Loss 17 - 20 | ||
| 10 | Sun, Nov 2, 1997 | @ Chicago Bears | Win 31 - 8 | ||
| 11 | Sun, Nov 9, 1997 | vs Detroit Lions | Win 30 - 7 | ||
| 12 | Sun, Nov 16, 1997 | @ Dallas Cowboys | Loss 14 - 17 | ||
| 13 | Sun, Nov 23, 1997 | vs New York Giants | Tie 7 - 7 | OT | |
| 14 | Sun, Nov 30, 1997 | vs St. Louis Rams | Loss 20 - 23 | ||
| 15 | Sun, Dec 7, 1997 | @ Arizona Cardinals | Win 38 - 28 | ||
| 16 | Sat, Dec 13, 1997 | @ New York Giants | Loss 10 - 30 | ||
| 17 | Sun, Dec 21, 1997 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | Win 35 - 32 | ||
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