Redskins have momentum going into the playoffs

The Washington Redskins are going to be a dangerous team heading into the NFC Playoffs. They defeated the Philadelphia Eagles at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium on Sunday, 21-14, and have won three in a row to end the ’97 season.

QB Jeff Hostetler did a tremendous job guiding the Redskins the final games of the season, but starting QB Gus Frerotte and RB Terry Allen will be back as the Redskins prepare for the NFC playoffs. Hostetler threw for 191 yards on Sunday on 19 of 30 passing with a touchdown and an interception.

RB Stephen Davis is another tough Redskin back as he rushed for 86 yards on 23 carries on Sunday with a touchdown. They also got 19 yards and a TD from fullback Larry Bowie.

The Eagles (5-11) finished the ’97 campaign in disappointing fashion. They lost six of their last seven games when QB Ty Detmer went down to injury. On Sunday, backup QB Bobby Hoying threw for 328 yards with 2 TDs and an interception. WR Irving Fryar caught seven passes for 173 yards and a TD.

The Redskins (11-5) still don’t know their place in the NFC playoffs. Depending on the Saints and the 49ers, the Redskins could host a playoff game on Wildcard weekend or they could actually have a first-round bye depending on the 49ers’ game versus the Seahawks.

1997 Game 228 Stats