1983 Washington Redskins

The 1983 Washington Redskins began with the team trying to win consecutive Super Bowls, following their victory in Super Bowl XVII against the Miami Dolphins. Washington's 14-2 record was the best in the NFL. Though the Redskins did win their second-consecutive NFC Championship they were blown out by the Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII, 38-9.

The Redskins' 541 points scored was the best in the league, and the most points scored by a team in the season in the 1980s. The 1983 Redskins also had a turnover margin of +43, an NFL record.

Awards and records

 * Joe Gibbs, National Football League Coach of the Year Award
 * John Riggins, Bert Bell Award
 * Joe Theismann, AP NFL MVP
 * Joe Theismann, PFWA NFL MVP
 * Joe Theismann, NEA NFL MVP
 * Joe Theismann, National Football League Offensive Player of the Year Award
 * John Riggins, 1,483 Rushing Yards and 24 TDs (Held the TD record for 12 Years)
 * Turnover differential: +43