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Five titles
Washington's championships
Two NFL Championships with Sammy Baugh and three Super Bowls with Joe Gibbs. Every title game, told play by play.
5Championships
3Super Bowl wins
2NFL titles before the Super Bowl
6Title games lost
The five titles
1937 season1937 NFL Championship28–21vs. Chicago Bears1942 season1942 NFL Championship14–6vs. Chicago Bears1982 seasonSuper Bowl XVII27–17vs. Miami DolphinsMVP John Riggins (RB)1987 seasonSuper Bowl XXII42–10vs. Denver BroncosMVP Doug Williams (QB)1991 seasonSuper Bowl XXVI37–24vs. Buffalo BillsMVP Mark Rypien (QB)
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Title games that got away
| Season | Game | Opponent | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 1936 NFL Championship Game | Green Bay Packers | L 6–21 | Polo Grounds |
| 1940 | 1940 NFL Championship Game | Chicago Bears | L 0–73 | Griffith Stadium |
| 1943 | 1943 NFL Championship Game | Chicago Bears | L 21–41 | Wrigley Field |
| 1945 | 1945 NFL Championship Game | Cleveland Rams | L 14–15 | Cleveland Municipal Stadium |
| 1972 | Super Bowl VII | Miami Dolphins | L 7–14 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
| 1983 | Super Bowl XVIII | Los Angeles Raiders | L 9–38 | Tampa Stadium |
Championships FAQ
How many championships have the Commanders won?
Five: the 1937 and 1942 NFL Championships and Super Bowls XVII, XXII and XXVI.
When did the Commanders last win the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl XXVI, on January 26, 1992, 37–24 over the Buffalo Bills. MVP: Mark Rypien (QB).
How many Super Bowls have the Commanders played in?
Five: they won XVII, XXII and XXVI and lost VII and XVIII.