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Both teams finished the regular season with the best record in their respective conference.

The Redskins posted a 14-2 regular season record, and led the league during the regular season with 485 points.

Washington head coach Joe Gibbs entered the game seeking his third Super Bowl victory with the team, but with his third starting Super Bowl quarterback, Mark Rypien.

The Bills finished the regular season with a 13-3 record and advanced to their second consecutive Super Bowl, largely through the play of quarterback Jim Kelly and their " K-Gun " no-huddle offense.

However, their defense ranked second to last in the league in yards allowed.