How many Super Bowls have the Washington Commanders won?
The Washington Commanders, previously known as the Washington Redskins, is one of the oldest teams in NFL history. Founded by George Preston Marshall in 1932 as the Boston Braves, the team changed its name to Redskins when it relocated to Washington in 1937. The name Redskins was seen as controversial for many years. In 2020, as a result of a lot of pressure from NFL and team sponsors, the team rebranded to the Washington Football Team and later, changed it to the Washington Commanders in 2022.
The Commanders won a couple of NFL Championships in 1937 and 1942. They finished as league runner-up four times, losing the 1936, 1940, 1943, and 1945 title games. The Commanders enjoyed a 10-year span of continued success. They went to six championship games, winning twice. There was a lull in the middle, but they rose again in the 1980s.
During the 80s, the Commanders won three Super Bowls. They went to four Super Bowls during that period, winning three. Since then, however, the Commanders have struggled to reach the postseason. After the win in 1991, the Washington-based team have won their division only four times and have been to the playoffs only seven times.
The Commanders last made the playoffs in 2020 with a losing record of 7-9. Half of Washington’s postseason appearances have come off of fewer than 10 regular season wins. Their streak of more than 30 years without winning more than 10 games in a single regular season is the longest in NFL history. The Commanders lost in the Wild Card round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
| Team Name | Washington Commanders |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Rings Count | 3 |
| Ring Years | 1982, 1987, 1991 |
How many Super Bowl titles do the Washington Commanders have?
The Washington Commanders have won three Super Bowls so far in their 91-year history, back when they were the Washington Redskins. Their first win in the ultimate game came in 1982 when they beat the Miami Dolphins 17-27. They went to the Super Bowl the following season but failed to repeat. However, it won’t be long before another crack at the title. In 1987, the Commanders rolled over the Denver Broncos, 42-10. Their third and last Super Bowl came in the year 1991. They won the game 37-24 against the Buffalo Bills.
1982: Super Bowl XVII
The 1982 NFL season was a shortened one due to the players’ strike. Teams ended up playing only nine games during that season. The Washington Redskins came into the game with a NFC-best record of 8-1. The Miami Dolphins on the other hand finished with a record of 7-2. The Washington-based team came back from a touchdown deficit and won the game 17-27.
The game was a close encounter in the first half. The Dolphins went into halftime with a 17-10 lead. However, the Redskins tallied 17 unanswered points to win the game. They gained a Super Bowl record of 276 yards on the ground and held the Dolphins to just 176 yards on offense. Washington RB John Riggins won the coveted Super Bowl MVP for his record-breaking performance. He ran for 166 yards on 38 carries and set the Super Bowl record in both categories.
1987: Super Bowl XXII
The Washington Redskins were back in the Super Bowl after failing to repeat in 1983. Interestingly, this was another shortened season due to the players’ strike. The teams ended up playing one game less and three games were played mostly with replacement players. The Redskins entered the Super Bowl after posting an 11-4 record. The Denver Broncos on the other hand had a record of 10-4-1 that season.
The game was a blowout. The Broncos led the game in the first quarter, 10-0. However, the Washington-based team poured in 42 unanswered points, including a Super Bowl record 35 points in the second quarter to win the game. Their QB Doug Williams was named the Super Bowl MVP as he threw for 340 yards, 4 touchdowns and 1 interception. He became the first African-American starting quarterback to win the Super Bowl.
1991: Super Bowl XXVI
Super Bowl XXVI was hosted by the city of Minnesota for the very first time. The game was played between the Washington Redskins and the Buffalo Bills. Both these teams had the best regular season records in their respective conferences. The Redskins had a record of 14-2, whereas the Bills came into the game with a record of 13-3. The Redskins led the league in total points that season with 485.
This was Redskins coach Joe Gibbs’ third Super Bowl victory, all with different quarterbacks. This time it was Mark Rypien. The Redskins jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the second quarter after a scoreless first period. The Bills never recovered, as their QB Jim Kelly was sacked four times and intercepted four times. Redskins’ QB on the other hand won the Super Bowl MVP. Rypien threw for 292 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception. This was the Redskins/Commanders’ last trip to the Super Bowl.
FAQs
How many Super Bowl trophies does the Washington Commanders have?The Washington Commanders have won three Super Bowl titles, back when they were the Washington Redskins.
When was the last time the Washington Commanders appeared in the Super Bowl?The Washington Commanders’ last Super Bowl appearance came in 1991.
When was the Washington Commanders founded?The Washington Commanders was founded in the year 1932.
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