By Zane Miller

On Sunday, January 26th, 1992, the Washington Redskins (now Washington Football Team) defeated the Buffalo Bills 37-24 in Super Bowl XXVI to win the 72nd championship in NFL history. It was the fifth (and, as of this writing, most recent) championship for the Washington FT franchise as Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien won the Super Bowl MVP Award. The game was held at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Buffalo Bills running back Thurman Thomas won the 1991 MVP Award with 7 rushing touchdowns and 1407 rushing yards, while New Orleans Saints linebacker Pat Swilling won the 1991 Defensive Player of the Year Award with 17 sacks, one interception and six forced fumbles.

Out of Playoffs: San Francisco 49ers (10-6), Philadelphia Eagles (10-6), Minnesota Vikings (8-8), Miami Dolphins (8-8), New York Giants (8-8), Pittsburgh Steelers (7-9), Seattle Seahawks (7-9), Cleveland Browns (6-10), New England Patriots (6-10), Green Bay Packers (4-12), San Diego Chargers (4-12), Phoenix Cardinals (4-12), Cincinnati Bengals (3-13), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-13), Los Angeles Rams (3-13), Indianapolis Colts (1-15)

Out in first round: New Orleans Saints (L 27-20 to Falcons), Chicago Bears (L 17-13 to Cowboys), Los Angeles Raiders (L 10-6 to Chiefs), New York Jets (L 17-10 to Oilers)

Out in second round: Houston Oilers (L 26-24 to Broncos), Kansas City Chiefs (L 37-14 to Bills), Dallas Cowboys (L 38-6 to Lions), Atlanta Falcons (L 24-7 to Redskins)

Out in third round: Detroit Lions (L 41-10 to Redskins), Denver Broncos (L 10-7 to Bills)

Most passing touchdowns: #12 Jim Kelly (Bills)- 33 TD

Most rushing touchdowns: #20 Barry Sanders (Lions)- 16 TD

Most receiving touchdowns: #80 Jerry Rice (49ers)- 14 TD

Most sacks: #56 Pat Swilling (Saints)- 17 sacks

Most interceptions: #42 Ronnie Lott (Raiders)- 8 INT

Best field goal percentage (min. 12 attempts): #10 Tony Zendejas (Rams)- 17 for 17, 100%

Scoring Summary

Link to stats database: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1991/

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1991 NFL Season Recap

1991 NFL Season Recap

1991 NFL Season Recap