Like all Redskins teams under Joe Gibbs, they had a powerful running game. Earnest Byner ran for more than 1,000 yards and Ricky Ervins added 680 more with a nice 4.7 average per carry.

His play was bolstered by that of Earnest Byner (1,048 rushing yards), Gary Clark (70 catches, 1,349 yards, 10 touchdowns) and Art Monk (71 catches, 1,049 yards, eight touchdowns). Gibbs' offense ...