Chicago Bears at Washington Redskins 73 to 0
Sunday, December 8, 1940, ChampionshipThe Redskins played the Bears for the championship on Sunday, December 8, 1940. The Redskins entered the game with a record of 9-2-0, while the Bears entered the game with a record of 8-3-0. The Bears won 73-0 to win the 1940 championship, finishing their championship season with a record of 8-3-0 in the regular season, 1-0 in the playoffs. The Redskins finished their season 9-2-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 519 | 138 | 381 | 1 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Halas Line Coach: Hunk Anderson Assistant Coach: Luke Johnsos Assistant Backfield Coach: Carl Brumbaugh
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 226 | 5 | 9 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Flaherty