Redskins vs. Championship Teams over the last 10 Years

[HolyLandSkinsFan]

It's interesting to note that while the Redskins have rarely made it to the post season over the last 10 years, they have more often than not (7 out of 10) beat teams that have made it all the way to the championship game.

What do you think this means - since the trend remains through different players, coaches and systems.

Is the major problem a culture of playing up and down to the talent level of the opponent?

2010

Beat Chicago and Green bay, both in NFC championship

2009

Almost beat NO - lost in overtime 33 - 30 who won Superbowl

2008

Beat PHI twice and ARI - both in NFC championship

2007

Split with Giants - who won Superbowl close in first game and beat them in second

2006

Beat NO who was in NFC championship

2005

Beat Seatle who won NFC championship

2004

Lost to PHI

2003

Beat NE who won Superbowl

Lost to NFC Championship teams:
Lost to PHI
Lost to CAR by 3 points with 3 minutes left

2002

Beat TENN who lost in AFC championship
Lost twice to PHI

2001

Split with PHI who lost in NFC championship

2000

Beat Baltimore who won the Superbowl
Split with the Giants who lost