2016 Washington Redskins: 10 stats that defined the season

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Now that the offseason is here, NFL Research is compiling 10 key stats for each team.

Here are 10 statistics that defined the 2016 Washington Redskins:

Stat #1

The Redskins were 6-3-1 entering Week 12, but went 2-4 in their final six games of 2016 to fall out of the playoffs.

Stat #2

Washington set franchise records in total offense (403.4 yards per game) and passing offense (297.4 pass yards per game).

Stat #3

The Redskins finished fifth in the league in third-down efficiency, converting on 45.2 percent of third downs.

Stat #4

Washington finished 29th in red zone efficiency offense, scoring TDs on just 45.9 percent of red zone trips.

Stat #5

Kirk Cousins saw a dramatic drop-off in red zone production from 2015 to 2016. In 2015, Cousins had a 64.1 completion percentage with 22 TDs and 0 INTs in the red zone; in 2016, Cousins had a 46.8 completion rate with 13 TDs and 2 INTs in the red zone.

Stat #6

Washington had two receivers top the 1,000-yard mark in 2016: Pierre Garcon (1,041 receiving yards) and DeSean Jackson (1,005).

Stat #7

Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson were the first Redskins teammates to finish with 1,000+ receiving yards since Michael Westbrook and Albert Connell in 1999.

Stat #8

The Eagles were 7-0 when they allowed fewer than 20 points this season, while they were 0-9 when they allowed 20+ points.

Stat #9

The Redskins finished 28th in total defense, allowing 377.9 yards per game.

Stat #10

Washington finished last in the NFL in third-down defense, allowing opponents to convert 46.6 percent of the time.

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