Washington’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles, was not simply a win that clinched a playoff berth. It had notable milestones:
The victory was the Redskins’ 600th in team history, including postseason play. Washington is the fifth NFL franchise to reach the 600-win mark (Bears, Packers, Giants and Steelers).
The Redskins clinched their 15th division title and 24th overall playoff berth in team history.
Cousins extended his career-long streak of games with a touchdown pass to 15. He is the first Redskins quarterback to open a season with a touchdown in 15 consecutive games since the NFL instituted the 16-game schedule in 1978.
Head Coach Jay Gruden became the sixth coach in team history to lead the Redskins to a playoff berth within the first two years at the helm (Ray Flaherty, Dutch Bergman, Dudley DeGroot, George Allen and Joe Gibbs).
The Redskins became the only team to win the NFC East twice in the last five seasons.
The Redskins recorded their 84th all-time win against the Eagles, including postseason play, their most against any opponent. The Redskins also pushed their all-time road record in Philadelphia to 41-38-2.
Cousins’ fourth touchdown of the game pushed his passing touchdowns total to 26, passing Sammy Baugh (25 in 1947) for fifth-most in a single season in team history.
Regardless what happens from here #KirkCousins proved he was best man for job and it wasn't even close..critics, shut up and move on #httr
— David Owens (@DaveOwenssports) December 27, 2015
The four-touchdown game was Cousins’ third of the season, tying Pro Football Hall of Famer Sonny Jurgensen (three in 196 and 1967) for the most in single season by a Redskins quarterback since 1960.
DeAngelo Hall’s touchdown was the first by the Redskins [defense] in Philadelphia since Sean Taylor’s 39-yard fumble return to seal a playoff berth at Lincoln Financial Field on Jan. 1, 2006.
For more, see the Redskins-Eagles Sunday Stat Pack on redskins.com.
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