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The 1990s Part 5

Dec. 22, 1991

Hog Protection: In 16 games, the "Hogs" allowed a league low and club record nine sacks—the third lowest total in NFL history.

Dec. 22, 1991

Class Act: Art Monk becomes only the second player in NFL history to catch 800 passes after logging five passes in the season finale at Philadelphia.

Art Monk (Getty Images)

Nov. 17, 1991

Perfect Start: For the first time in franchise history, the Redskins opened the year with 11 straight victories following a 41-14 dismantling of the Pittsburgh Steelers. (The streak would end Nov. 24 against the Dallas Cowboys in a 24-21 loss.)

Jan. 5, 1991

Playoff Win: The Redskins pushed their playoff record to 12-3 under Joe Gibbs with a 20-6 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Veterans Stadium—avenging a 28-14 loss on Monday Night Football earlier in the season at the Vet.

Nov. 18, 1990

Topping 700: Art Monk became only the third player in NFL history to catch 700 passes when he hauled in four receptions against the New Orleans Saints at RFK Stadium.

Art Monk (Getty Images)

Nov. 4, 1990

Lion Comeback: The Redskins equaled the greatest comeback in club history with a 41-38 overtime win at Detroit. Down by 21 points in the third quarter and 17 points entering the fourth quarter, Jeff Rutledge rallied the Redskins by passing for 363 second-half yards. The game-winning points came on Chip Lohmiller's 34-yard field goal in overtime.

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