10 Highest-Scoring Commanders Games: Most Points Ever

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) turns out of the pocket during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The most points scored by the Washington NFL franchise in a game is 72 points. The Redskins beat the New York Giants 72-41 in 1966.

Highest-Scoring Commanders Games

1. Redskins 72, Giants 41 – 1966

Washington ended with four rushing and three receiving touchdowns in this blowout victory.

2. Redskins 59, Yanks 21 – 1948

Sammy Baugh was outstanding in this matchup, throwing for 446 yards and four touchdowns against their Boston opponent.

3. Redskins 56, Falcons 17 – 1991

Mark Rypien (442 passing yards and six touchdowns), Gary Clark (203 receiving yards and three touchdowns), and Art Monk (164 receiving yards and two touchdowns) were the catalysts in this one.

4. Redskins 52, 49ers 17 – 2005

Washington held San Francisco to only 194 total yards in this home win.

5. Redskins 50, Giants 21 – 1999

Stephen Davis rushed for 126 yards and three touchdowns, with all three scores coming in the first quarter to kick off the game.

6. Redskins 49, Giants 13 – 1975

The Giants held an early 7-0 lead, but Washington took over, which included a standout performance from Roy Jefferson (106 receiving yards and two touchdowns).

7. Redskins 49, Giants 14 – 1937

Cliff Battles ended with 165 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in this Polo Grounds matchup.

8. Redskins 48, Bears 22 – 1999

Stephen Davis was spectacular, rushing for 143 yards and two touchdowns in this home victory.

9. Redskins 48, Dodgers 10 – 1943

Sammy Baugh (376 passing yards and six touchdowns) and the receiver duo of Wilbur Moore (213 receiving yards and two touchdowns) and Joe Aguirre (100 receiving yards and two touchdowns) proved to be too much for Brooklyn.

10. Redskins 47, Saints 14 – 2015

Kirk Cousins threw for 324 yards and four touchdowns in this 33-point home win.

10. Packers 48, Redskins 47 – 1983

Despite a strong showing from Joe Theismann (398 passing yards and two touchdowns), Jan Stenerud kicked a 20-yard, game-winning field goal to propel Green Bay to victory.

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