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2016 Washington Redskins: 10 stats that defined the season

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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