With two weeks left in the season, the Redskins had clinched the NFC East and home field in the playoffs, but they hadn't swept the Giants since 1987.

Rypien hit Clark on a long TD pass in the first quarter, but New York still held a 10-7 lead midway through the second quarter. The Redskins made their move to break away, scoring 17 points before halftime, including a Riggs run and Rypien-to-Orr TD pass.

Washington added another FG after halftime to pull out to 27-10. The Giants scored later in the third quarter to bring them within 10 at 27-17. Rypien struck again in the fourth, connecting with Clark on a long pass, putting the game away at 34-17.