The
Washington Redskins
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season
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was the franchise's 42nd season in the
National Football League
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(NFL) and their 37th in
Washington, D.C.
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The team failed to improve on their 11–3 record from 1972, and finished 10-4.
Roster
Pre season
Schedule
Pre Season Game Officials
Pre season Game summaries
Week P1 (Friday, August 3, 1973): vs.
Detroit Lions
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Week P2 (Friday, August 10, 1973): vs.
Denver Broncos
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* Time of Game: 2 hours, 43 minutes
Week P3 (Friday, August 17, 1973): at
Buffalo Bills
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* Time of Game:
Week P4 (Saturday, August 25, 1973): vs.
Baltimore Colts
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* Time of Game:
Week P5 (Sunday, September 2, 1973): at
New England Patriots
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* Time of Game: 2 hours, 41 minutes
Week P6 (Sunday, September 9, 1973): vs.
Chicago Bears
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* Time of Game:
Regular season
Schedule
Regular Season Game Officials
Standings
Regular Season Game summaries
Week 1 (Sunday, September 16, 1973): vs.
San Diego Chargers
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* Time of Game:
Week 2 (Sunday, September 23, 1973): at
St. Louis Cardinals
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* Time of Game:
Week 3 (Sunday, September 30, 1973): at
Philadelphia Eagles
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* Time of Game:
Week 4 (Monday, October 8, 1973): vs.
Dallas Cowboys
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* Time of Game:
Week 5 (Sunday, October 14, 1973): at
New York Giants
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* Time of Game:
Week 6 (Sunday, October 21, 1973): vs.
St. Louis Cardinals
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* Time of Game:
Week 7 (Sunday, October 28, 1973): at
New Orleans Saints
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* Time of Game:
Week 8 (Monday, November 5, 1973): at
Pittsburgh Steelers
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* Time of Game:
Week 9 (Sunday, November 11, 1973): vs.
San Francisco 49ers
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* Time of Game:
Week 10 (Sunday, November 18, 1973): vs.
Baltimore Colts
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* Time of Game:
Week 11 (Thursday, November 22, 1973): at
Detroit Lions
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* Time of Game:
Week 12 (Sunday, December 2, 1973): vs.
New York Giants
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* Time of Game:
Week 13 (Sunday, December 9, 1973): at
Dallas Cowboys
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* Time of Game:
Week 14 (Sunday, December 16, 1973): vs.
Philadelphia Eagles
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* Time of Game:
Stats
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kicking
Punting
Kick Return
Punt Return
Sacks
Interceptions
Fumbles
Tackles
Scoring Summary
Team
Quarter-by-quarter
Playoffs
Playoff Game Officials
NFC Divisional Playoffs (Saturday, December 22, 1973): at
Minnesota Vikings
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Point spread
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References
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