Washington finally mustered a running game, which gave them enough points early in the game to come away with a win.

Timmy Smith and Jamie Morris scored first quarter TDs for Washington, leading to a 14-3 halftime lead. The Skins added a FG in the third quarter, opening up a two score margin. Randall Cunningham threw a long TD pass in the fourth quarter, closing the Eagles to 17-10. But the Eagles could not mount another drive for the TD they needed, and the game ended with Washington on top.