1982: Using their momentum for the end of the previous season the Redskins get off to a solid 2-0 start before the season was interrupted by a 2-month Player's strike. When the players returned the Redskins did not miss a beat winning 5 of their 6 remaining games to claim the top seed in the playoffs with a 7-1 record, as PK Mark Mosley wins the NFL MVP. In doing so Mosley became the first pure kicker to earn the honor as his foot provided the difference in 4 of the team's 7 wins including back- to-back weeks in which he was the only offense the Redskins had. In the Playoffs the Redskins continued down the warpath destroying the Detroit Lions 31-21 in the 1st Round, and beating the Minnesota Vikings 21-7 in the 2nd. The Redskins would go on to face the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game there John Riggins would grind out 140 yards to break the Cowboys spirits in a 31-17 win that earned the Redskins a trip to their 2nd Super Bowl.   

Super Bowl XVII: Ten years after losing to the Miami Dolphins in their first trip to the big game the Redskins found themselves in a rematch with Fish in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Through out most of the game the Redskins shut down the Dolphins offense including not allowing 1 pass to be completed in the 2nd half. However, thanks to a 2nd Quarter kickoff return the Dolphins held a 17-13 lead entering the 4th Quarter. Things could have been worse as Joe Theismann saved a potential back-breaking Interception at the goal line by batting his own deflected pass down through a Dolphins defenders arms. However, as the 4th Quarter was starting the Redskins Hogs began wearing down the Dolphins killer Bees. With 10 minutes left John Riggins gave the Redskins a 20-17 lead breaking several tackles during a powerful 43-yard TD run. The Redskins would go on to pad the lead to 27-17 claiming their first Championship in 40 years, as John Riggins was named Super Bowl MVP.  

1987: The Redskins got off to a terrific start winning 6 of their first 7 games as the Redskins replacement players were among the best of the scab teams. IN their final game the Redskins replacements beat the Cowboys regulars 13-7 in Dallas. However, QB Jay Shroeder struggled after the strike and the Redskins only played mediocre football as Doug Williams came in for relief. The Redskins did manage to win the NFC East with an 11-4 record, but had a QB controversy brewing as they headed into the playoffs. In the Divisional Playoff in Chicago the Redskins turned to Doug Williams, as they fell behind early 14-0. However, the Redskins stormed back to tie the game at halftime. IN the 2nd half the Skins would take the lead an acrobatic 52-yard punt return by Darrell Green. The Redskins would go to hold off the Bears for a 21-17 victory. A week later the Redskins faced the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game at RFK stadium. In a close battle the Redskins would take the lead for good with 5 minutes left in the game on Williams TD pass to Gary Clark. With time winding down CB Darrell Green playing with strained ribs clinched the NFC Championship with a bone-crunching hit that locked up a 17-10 victory.

Super Bowl XXII: Back in the Super Bowl for the 3rd time in 6 years the Redskins faced the Denver Broncos in San Diego. Things looked bleak as the Redskins trailed 10-0 after the 1st Quarter. However, the Redskins would explode for a record 35 points to take a 35-10 lead into halftime. By the time the 2nd Quarter fans had all memorized the word to Hail to the Redskins as Doug Williams connected on 4 TD passes 2 of which were greater the 50 yards, and unknown RB Timmy Smith ran for a 58-yard TD run. In the 2nd half the Redskins just sat on the lead adding 1 more Smith TD run, as the unknown runner set a Super Bowl record with 204 yards rushing. However, it was QB Doug Williams who was the MVP of the 42-10 romp, throwing 4 TD passes, and collecting 340 yards through the air.

1991: Starting with an overwhelming opening night 45-0 shellacking of the Detroit Lions in RFK Stadium, it was clear the Redskins were unstoppable. The Redskins would take command of the NFC East and never look back jumping out to an 11-0 start blowing away the competition along the way. However, on November 24th the Redskins dreams of an undefeated season ended with a 24-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at RFK Stadium. However, the loss was a mere bump in the road as they went on to win their next 3 in convincing fashion before losing a meaningless game at the end of the season, and posting a 14-2 record. In the Divisional Playoffs the Redskins overcame heavy rain and swirling winds to beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-7 at RFK Stadium. In the NFC Championship the Redskins faced the Lions again. This time the game was closer, as the Redskins destroyed the Lions again 41-10 to advance to their 4th Super Bowl in 10 years.

Super Bowl XXVI: The Redskins found themselves in the Super Bowl again as they faced the Buffalo Bills in Minneapolis. After a scoreless 1st Quarter, the Redskins took command in the 2nd by scoring 17 points. After halftime the Skins continued down the warpath padding their lead to 24-0, before the Bills put up 10 points. However, the Redskins would score a TD before the end of the quarter, and 2 Field Goals to establish a big lead. The Bills would score 2 TD for cosmetic purposes as the Redskins won their 3rd Lombardi trophy by a 37-24 score, as QB Mark Rypien won the Super Bowl MVP.