The Redskins, appropriately, opened the 2011 season at home against their [[Giants–Redskins rivalry|division rival]] the [[New York Giants]], to mark the tenth anniversary of [[September 11 attacks|September 11, 2001]]; both teams represented the cities that were targeted by the terrorists that day.<ref>{{cite news|last=Vacchiano|first=Ralph|date=April 19, 2011|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/2011/04/giants-will-open-in-washington-on-9-11|title=Giants will open in Washington on 9/11|newspaper=New York Daily News|accessdate=April 19, 2011}}</ref>
The Redskins opened the 2011 season at home against their [[Giants–Redskins rivalry|division rival]] the [[New York Giants]], to mark the tenth anniversary of [[September 11 attacks|September 11, 2001]]; both teams represented the cities that were targeted by the terrorists that day.<ref>{{cite news|last=Vacchiano|first=Ralph|date=April 19, 2011|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/2011/04/giants-will-open-in-washington-on-9-11|title=Giants will open in Washington on 9/11|newspaper=New York Daily News|accessdate=April 19, 2011}}</ref>
With the win, the Redskins started their season at 1-0.
With the win, the Redskins started their season at 1-0.
The Redskins traded their first-round selection (#10 overall) to the Jacksonville Jaguars for its first-round selection (#16 overall) and a second-round selection (#49 overall).
The Redskins traded their third-round selection (#72 overall) and a 2012 conditional sixth-round selection to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for TJammal Brown and a fifth-round selection (#155 overall).
The Redskins traded their fourth-round selection (#104 overall) and a 2010 second-round selection to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for QBDonovan McNabb.
The Redskins opened the 2011 season at home against their division rival the New York Giants, to mark the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001; both teams represented the cities that were targeted by the terrorists that day.[3]
With the win, the Redskins started their season at 1-0.
Week 2: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week Two: Arizona Cardinals at Washington Redskins – Game summary
Coming off their home win over the Cardinals, the Redskins flew to Cowboys Stadium for a Week 3 NFC East duel with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Washington threw the game's opening punch in the first quarter with a 46-yard field goal from kicker Graham Gano. The Cowboys answered with kicker Dan Bailey getting a 41-yard field goal, while the Redskins replied with Gano's 27-yard field goal. Dallas would take the lead in the second quarter as Bailey made a 27-yard and a 32-yard field goal, yet the Redskins closed out the half with Gano's 50-yard field goal.
Washington began the third quarter with quarterback Rex Grossman finding running back Tim Hightower on a 1-yard touchdown pass. The Cowboys would end the third quarter with Bailey making a 41-yard field goal. Dallas regained the lead in the fourth quarter with Bailey booting a 23-yard and a 40-yard field goal. The 'Skins tried to rally, but the Cowboys' defense held on to preserve the win.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 2-1.
Week 4: at St. Louis Rams
Week Four: Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams – Game summary