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1940 Washington Redskins season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
logo400910-Redskins-EasternAllStars-program.jpg
teamWashington Redskins
year1940
record9–2
division_place1st NFL Eastern
ownerGeorge Preston Marshall
general_managerJack Espey
coachRay Flaherty
stadiumGriffith Stadium
playoffsLost NFL Championship
(vs. Bears) 0–73
shortnavlinkRedskins seasons

(vs. Bears) 0–73

The ** Washington Redskins season** was the franchise's 9th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 4th in Washington, D.C. The team improved on their 6–3–2 record from 1939, finishing at 9–2. They would end the season losing the NFL Championship to the Chicago Bears, 73–0.

Draft

Main article: 1940 NFL draft

Schedule

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September 15Brooklyn DodgersW 24–171–0Griffith Stadium32,763Recap
September 22New York GiantsW 21–72–0Griffith Stadium34,712Recap
Bye
October 6at Pittsburgh SteelersW 40–103–0Forbes Field25,213Recap
October 13Chicago CardinalsW 28–214–0Griffith Stadium33,691Recap
October 20at Philadelphia EaglesW 34–175–0Shibe Park26,083Recap
October 27at Detroit LionsW 20–146–0University of Detroit Stadium28,090Recap
November 3Pittsburgh SteelersW 37–107–0Griffith Stadium31,204Recap
November 10at Brooklyn DodgersL 14–167–1Ebbets Field33,846Recap
November 17Chicago BearsW 7–38–1Griffith Stadium35,231Recap
November 24at New York GiantsL 7–218–2Polo Grounds46,439Recap
December 1Philadelphia EaglesW 13–69–2Griffith Stadium25,838Recap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Roster

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Standings

Postseason

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December 8Chicago BearsL 0–73Griffith Stadium36,034Recap

References

References

  1. "1940 Washington Redskins Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
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