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Former Redskins Kirk Cousins, Kyle Shanahan face off in playoffs

Today’s NFC divisional round matchup will serve as a reminder of past opportunities for Dan Snyder and the Washington Redskins fan base. Snyder’s tenure has gone on long enough that there’s now a laundry list of former ill-fated Redskins coaches and players to reference. But some have gone on to experience success, such as the two who will compete against one another today.

In today’s NFL divisional round matchup, a San Francisco 49ers squad coached by former Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan will play against a Minnesota Vikings team quarterbacked by former Redskins signal caller Kirk Cousins.