The surprising '86 Redskins improved to 3-0, outlasting Dan Fouts and the high-scoring Chargers offense in this dramatic 30-27 comeback win in San Diego.

The Chargers offense bolted out to a 21-3 first half lead and appeared unstoppable. But savvy defensive adjustments - and a little luck - put that lightning in a bottle as Washington outscored their hosts 27-6 over the last two and a half quarters. Art Monk and Gary Clark piled up the yardage, although it was Clark making the clutch catches at the end to pull out the improbable victory. The Redskins defense broke early, bent often but finally stiffened in the end to seal the win.

This game, played so long ago(!), would actually be the last win for Washington over the Chargers in San Diego - although not quite the last win at Jack Murphy Stadium for Washington, of course (we're lookin' at you, Elway!).

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