As they unveiled their new “Super Bowl Era” uniforms, the Washington Commanders perfectly summarized the logic behind the universally popular move to honor the franchise’s championship history.

“History doesn’t fade … it fuels the future,” the team wrote on X, in a post that was accompanied by a video that included some of the franchise’s greatest moments during their Super Bowl era.

This post served as motivation to create a ranking of the franchise’s top-five moments in the Super Bowl era. Given all of their success during that period, narrowing it down to five moments was no easy feat.

5. 1983 NFC Championship: Washington 24, 49ers 21

Known as “The Forgotten Classic,” this game featured the decade’s top two teams with a trip to the Super Bowl at stake. This game was a laugher for the first 45 minutes, as Washington led 21-0 entering the final quarter. But the 49ers stormed back, scoring three unanswered touchdowns on passes from Joe Montana.

Moments later, a questionable defensive holding call on Ronnie Lott costs SF valuable seconds late.

Per usual, Washington received a stellar performance from running back John Riggins, who ran for 123 yards and two touchdowns.

4. 1982 NFC Championship: Washington 31, Cowboys 17

This matchup against its archrival advanced Washington to its first Super Bowl in a decade, demonstrating the fierce competition.

3. Super Bowl XXVI: Washington 37, Bills 24

Washington’s third Super Bowl win capped off what might have been the best season in franchise history, boasting the top-ranked scoring offense and a formidable defense.

2. Super Bowl XXII: Washington 42, Broncos 10

Washington made a record-setting comeback after trailing 10-0, scoring 35 points in the second quarter and solidifying Doug Williams’ place in history.

1. Super Bowl XVII: Washington 27, Dolphins 17

This inaugural Super Bowl victory, sweetened by the fact that it came against the legendary Don Shula, remains the pinnacle of the franchise’s exploits during its Super Bowl era.