Washington Redskins at Chicago Bears 21 to 41
Sunday, December 26, 1943, ChampionshipThe Bears played the Redskins for the championship on Sunday, December 26, 1943. The Redskins entered the game looking to defend their previous year's championship against the Bears. The Bears entered the game with a record of 8-1-1, while the Redskins entered the game with a record of 6-3-1. The Bears won 41-21 to win the 1943 championship, finishing their championship season with a record of 8-1-1 in the regular season, 1-0 in the playoffs. The Redskins finished their season 6-3-1 in the regular season, 1-1 in the playoffs.
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | 199 | 50 | 6 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dutch Bergman Line Coach: Turk Edwards
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 455 | 286 | 169 | 0 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Hunk Anderson Co-Head Coach: Luke Johnsos Assistant Coach: Paddy Driscoll