This was Washington's first win against the Steelers since Week 12, 1991, snapping a 6-game losing streak
In 1991, @WashingtonNFL finished 14-2, and went on to win Super Bowl XXVI
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) December 8, 2020
When it comes to teams that aren’t in the same division or don’t play each other every season, it gets interesting to see how their overall records shape up, going years into the past.
For the Washington Football Team, who beat the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers 23-17 on Monday night, it was their first victory in the rivalry since back in 1991, snapping a six-game losing streak to the team from the Steel City.
It just so happens that back in 1991, when Washington won their last game against Pittsburgh, they also went on to win Super Bowl XXVI, beating the Buffalo Bills, 37-24.
Whether or not that holds any weight on what ends up happening with Washington this year is a moot point at this moment in time but is definitely fun to imagine that history is strung along by connective tissues that could see Washington playing in Tampa in February. You never know…
