The Redskins traded their first-round selection (#10 overall) to the
Jacksonville Jaguars for its first-round selection (#16 overall) and a second-round selection (#49 overall).
The Redskins traded their third-round selection (#72 overall) and a
2012 conditional sixth-round selection to the
New Orleans Saints in exchange for
TJammal Brown and a fifth-round selection (#155 overall).
The Redskins traded their fourth-round selection (#104 overall) and a
2010 second-round selection to the
Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for
QBDonovan McNabb.
The Redskins opened the 2011 season at home against their
division rival the
New York Giants, to mark the tenth anniversary of
September 11, 2001; both teams represented the cities that were targeted by the terrorists that day.[3]
With the win, the Redskins started their season at 1–0.
Week 2: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week Two: Arizona Cardinals at Washington Redskins – Game summary
With the win, the Redskins improved to 2–0. This would be the last time the team would win a game at home until hosting the Minnesota Vikings during the middle of the 2012 season.
Week 3: at Dallas Cowboys
Week Three: Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Coming off their home win over the Cardinals, the Redskins flew to
Cowboys Stadium for a Week 3 NFC East duel with the
Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Washington threw the game's opening punch in the first quarter with a 46-yard field goal from kicker
Graham Gano. The Cowboys answered with kicker
Dan Bailey getting a 41-yard field goal, while the Redskins replied with Gano's 27-yard field goal. Dallas would take the lead in the second quarter as Bailey made a 27-yard and a 32-yard field goal, yet the Redskins closed out the half with Gano's 50-yard field goal.
Washington began the third quarter with quarterback
Rex Grossman finding running back
Tim Hightower on a 1-yard touchdown pass. The Cowboys would end the third quarter with Bailey making a 41-yard field goal. Dallas regained the lead in the fourth quarter with Bailey booting a 23-yard and a 40-yard field goal. The 'Skins tried to rally, but the Cowboys' defense held on to preserve the win.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 2–1.
Week 4: at St. Louis Rams
Week Four: Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams – Game summary
Although the Redskins lost and fell to 3–5, it was during this game that kicker
Graham Gano made a 59-yard field goal, which set an all time Washington Redskin franchise record.[4]
Week 10: at Miami Dolphins
Week Ten: Washington Redskins at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
The Redskins traded their first-round selection (#10 overall) to the
Jacksonville Jaguars for its first-round selection (#16 overall) and a second-round selection (#49 overall).
The Redskins traded their third-round selection (#72 overall) and a
2012 conditional sixth-round selection to the
New Orleans Saints in exchange for
TJammal Brown and a fifth-round selection (#155 overall).
The Redskins traded their fourth-round selection (#104 overall) and a
2010 second-round selection to the
Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for
QBDonovan McNabb.
The Redskins opened the 2011 season at home against their
division rival the
New York Giants, to mark the tenth anniversary of
September 11, 2001; both teams represented the cities that were targeted by the terrorists that day.[3]
With the win, the Redskins started their season at 1–0.
Week 2: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week Two: Arizona Cardinals at Washington Redskins – Game summary
With the win, the Redskins improved to 2–0. This would be the last time the team would win a game at home until hosting the Minnesota Vikings during the middle of the 2012 season.
Week 3: at Dallas Cowboys
Week Three: Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Coming off their home win over the Cardinals, the Redskins flew to
Cowboys Stadium for a Week 3 NFC East duel with the
Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Washington threw the game's opening punch in the first quarter with a 46-yard field goal from kicker
Graham Gano. The Cowboys answered with kicker
Dan Bailey getting a 41-yard field goal, while the Redskins replied with Gano's 27-yard field goal. Dallas would take the lead in the second quarter as Bailey made a 27-yard and a 32-yard field goal, yet the Redskins closed out the half with Gano's 50-yard field goal.
Washington began the third quarter with quarterback
Rex Grossman finding running back
Tim Hightower on a 1-yard touchdown pass. The Cowboys would end the third quarter with Bailey making a 41-yard field goal. Dallas regained the lead in the fourth quarter with Bailey booting a 23-yard and a 40-yard field goal. The 'Skins tried to rally, but the Cowboys' defense held on to preserve the win.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 2–1.
Week 4: at St. Louis Rams
Week Four: Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams – Game summary
Although the Redskins lost and fell to 3–5, it was during this game that kicker
Graham Gano made a 59-yard field goal, which set an all time Washington Redskin franchise record.[4]
Week 10: at Miami Dolphins
Week Ten: Washington Redskins at Miami Dolphins – Game summary