1949 Washington Redskins schedule

Season statistics

Offense Defense
Record Playoff record Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
4-7-1 0-0 4328 2749 1579 42 217 4679 2363 2316 31 233
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The Washington Redskins' eighteenth season was in 1949, playing their home games at Griffith Stadium. During the offseason they promoted Herman Ball to lead the team. Ball previously was the chief scout of the Washington Redskins and had five years of coaching experience in the NFL. They finished the season 4-7-1, 3-3-0 at home and 1-4-1 on the road.


Games

Week Opponent Score Notes
Week 1 @ Chicago Cardinals 7-38
Week 2 @ Pittsburgh Steelers 27-14
Week 3 New York Giants 35-45
Week 4 New York Bulldogs 38-14
Week 5 @ Philadelphia Eagles 14-49
Week 6 @ New York Bulldogs 14-14
Week 7 Pittsburgh Steelers 27-14
Week 8 Philadelphia Eagles 21-44
Week 9 Chicago Bears 21-31
Week 10 @ New York Giants 7-23
Week 11 Green Bay Packers 30-0
Week 12 @ Los Angeles Rams 27-53

1949 Washington Redskins Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Herman Ball