Minnesota Vikings (8–4), the Redskins became the first team in NFL history to start the season 7–1 and not make the playoffs (this was later matched by
to the Redskins the following year before moving to Washington, D.C., in 1937, to become the WashingtonRedskins. The usage of the term redskin was controversial
Championship appearance for the Lions and first since 1991, in which they lost to the WashingtonRedskins. This is the third straight season and fourth time