Despite the up-and-down season, Washington had clinched a wild card spot going into this game. Both teams played a conservative game plan and many backup players.

Washington managed three field goals for a 9-0 lead at halftime. The Skins added three more in the third as Buffalo got on the board, and it was 12-7 going into the fourth quarter.

The Redskins finally pulled away in the fourth, scoring 17 straight points to make it 29-7. Buffalo scored a late TD to close the margin to the final.