1949 Chicago Cardinals Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 6-5-1
Finishing 3rd in the NFL's West Division
Coach: Buddy Parker (6-5-1)
Coach: Phil Handler (2-4)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
1949 Chicago Cardinals Roster
The Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League ended the 1949 season with a record of 6 wins and 5 losses and 1 ties, finishing third in the NFL's West Division.
The Cardinals lit up the scoreboard for 360 points, and the defense allowed 301. Elmer Angsman carried the ball for a team-best 674 yards for Chicago, while Charlie Trippi also contributed to the rushing attack.
Paul Christman passed for 1,015 yards. Charlie Trippi paced pass catchers, snagging 34 passes, while Mal Kutner accumulated 465 receiving yards.
The opportunistic defense led the way with 54 turnovers, topping in the league. Bob Nussbaumer intercepted 12 opponent throws.
Buddy Parker and Phil Handler coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 509
Regular Season Points Against: 407
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26, 1949 | Washington Redskins 7 at Chicago Cardinals 38 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| October 2, 1949 | Chicago Hornets 17 at Chicago Cardinals 7 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| October 2, 1949 | Chicago Cardinals 48 at Green Bay Packers 7 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| October 8, 1949 | Chicago Cardinals 3 at Philadelphia Eagles 28 | L | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| October 9, 1949 | Chicago Cardinals 31 at Chicago Hornets 16 | W | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| October 16, 1949 | Chicago Cardinals 39 at Green Bay Packers 17 | W | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 4-2-0 | Milwaukee | |
| October 16, 1949 | Chicago Cardinals 21 at Detroit Lions 10 | W | 1-1-0 | 4-1-0 | 5-2-0 | ||
| October 23, 1949 | Detroit Lions 24 at Chicago Cardinals 7 | L | 1-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 5-3-0 | ||
| October 30, 1949 | New York Giants 41 at Chicago Cardinals 38 | L | 1-3-0 | 4-1-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| November 6, 1949 | Chicago Cardinals 14 at Philadelphia Eagles 38 | L | 1-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 5-5-0 | ||
| November 6, 1949 | Chicago Cardinals 42 at Detroit Lions 19 | W | 1-3-0 | 5-2-0 | 6-5-0 | ||
| November 13, 1949 | Chicago Cardinals 7 at Pittsburgh Steelers 7 | T | 1-3-0 | 5-2-1 | 6-5-1 | ||
| November 13, 1949 | Chicago Cardinals 65 at New York Bulldogs 20 | W | 1-3-0 | 6-2-1 | 7-5-1 | ||
| November 20, 1949 | Chicago Cardinals 28 at Chicago Cardinals 28 | T | 1-3-1 | 6-2-2 | 7-5-3 | ||
| November 27, 1949 | Green Bay Packers 21 at Chicago Cardinals 41 | W | 2-3-1 | 6-2-2 | 8-5-3 | ||
| December 4, 1949 | Chicago Cardinals 31 at Los Angeles Rams 27 | W | 2-3-1 | 7-2-2 | 9-5-3 | ||
| December 11, 1949 | Chicago Cardinals 21 at Chicago Hornets 52 | L | 2-3-1 | 7-3-2 | 9-6-3 |
