1940 Washington Redskins Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 9-2
Finishing 1st in the NFL's East Division
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Championship
Coach: Ray Flaherty (9-2)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
1940 Washington Redskins Roster
The Washington Redskins of the National Football League ended the 1940 season with a record of 9 wins and 2 losses, finishing first in the NFL's East Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
Offensively, Washington paced the league with 245 points. At the same time, the defensive squad allowed 142 points. Sammy Baugh threw for 1,367 yards. Jimmy Johnston grabbed 29 passes, while Dick Todd accumulated 402 receiving yards. Wayne Millner was targeted regularly, too.
Dick Todd carried the ball for a team-best 408 yards for the Redskins.
Frank Filchock intercepted 4 opponent throws.
Ray Flaherty coached the team. The 1940 Washington Redskins lost in the Championship.
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Regular Season Points For: 245
Regular Season Points Against: 142
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 1940 | Brooklyn Dodgers 17 at Washington Redskins 24 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 22, 1940 | New York Giants 7 at Washington Redskins 21 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| October 6, 1940 | Washington Redskins 40 at Pittsburgh Steelers 10 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| October 13, 1940 | Chicago Cardinals 21 at Washington Redskins 28 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 4-0-0 | ||
| October 20, 1940 | Washington Redskins 34 at Philadelphia Eagles 17 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 5-0-0 | ||
| October 27, 1940 | Washington Redskins 20 at Detroit Lions 14 | W | 3-0-0 | 3-0-0 | 6-0-0 | ||
| November 3, 1940 | Pittsburgh Steelers 10 at Washington Redskins 37 | W | 4-0-0 | 3-0-0 | 7-0-0 | ||
| November 10, 1940 | Washington Redskins 14 at Brooklyn Dodgers 16 | L | 4-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 7-1-0 | ||
| November 17, 1940 | Chicago Bears 3 at Washington Redskins 7 | W | 5-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 8-1-0 | ||
| November 24, 1940 | Washington Redskins 7 at New York Giants 21 | L | 5-0-0 | 3-2-0 | 8-2-0 | ||
| December 1, 1940 | Philadelphia Eagles 6 at Washington Redskins 13 | W | 6-0-0 | 3-2-0 | 9-2-0 | ||
| December 8, 1940 | Chicago Bears 73 at Washington Redskins 0 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | NFL Championship |
