Most redskins fans have taken a trip or two to fedex field, have seen highlights of a young art monk, and know the story of super bowl xxvi. Washington redskins results the following is a list of all regular season and postseason games played between the chicago bears and washington redskins. From their founding as the decatur staleys, through the move to chicago, championships in the 1930s and 40s, the monsters of the 1950s, to the present, its all covered in the book. Through the first eight weeks of the 40 season, the bears were 62 and set for a showdown with george preston marshalls washington redskins. Chicago bears vs washington redskins chicago bears at washington redskins odds, picks and best bets in week 3 of the nfl season, the 11 chicago bears will take on the 02 washington redskins at fedex field. They met the bears again in the 1940 nfl championship game on december 8, 1940 in washington, d. Redskins odds, and the overunder for total points scored is 41, off one from the opener. The chicago bears 83 of the western division met the washington redskins 92, champions of the eastern division. Mike richman is the man with all of the answers when it comes to redskins history. The chicago bears will be back in the national spotlight in week 3s monday night matchup against the washington redskins, and all eyes will be on qb mitch trubisky, whos quickly become the teams biggest question mark now that eddy pineiro proved to the bears in week 2s miracle finish at denver that they no longer have a kicker problem. A notable game in 86 was the inaugural american bowl, being the first bears game outside of north america, with the bears defeating the cowboys 176 in wembley stadium. The chicago bears will look to build on their first win of the. Learn more about the teams history and notable players. The 1982 washington redskins season was the franchises 51st season in the national football league nfl and their 46th in washington, d.
From a historical standpoint, washington broke a few records along the way. Jan 11, 1988 and after the chicago noise prevented the redskins from executing a fake fieldgoal attempt, the bears drove 59 yards, to the washington 14, on their first possession of the fourth quarter. The redskins were annihilated by the bears 730 for the most lopsided score in nfl history. Football washington redskins vintage sports programs for sale. Chicago bears history is a 128page, softcover book covering the history of the chicago bears from 1920 to 2004. The chicago bears and the washington redskins meet in week 3s installment of monday night football in nfl action from fedex field. Plenty of records were set in redskins win over bears. The redskins won nine games in 1940 and finished on top of the eastern division. The washington redskins added to the history books following their 4121 victory over the chicago bears in a big way. Chicago bears at washington redskins october 31st, 1999. His complete illustrated histories of the bears, giants, and steelers all rank among mvps top five bestselling football titles. The chicago bears will come off of backtoback weeks of extra rest and preparation to face off against the washington redskins on monday night football. Las vegas sportsbooks will need washington 02, 11 ats to cover. He has won numerous awards from the pro football writers of america in addition to an emmy award for his bears insider segment of the foxtv bears pregame show.
Football washington redskins vintage sports programs for. The washington redskins fell to the chicago bears on monday night, 3115. Washington redskins, american professional gridiron football team based in washington, d. Chicago bears at washington redskins odds, picks and best bets. Mar 26, 2020 chicago bears, american professional gridiron football team based in chicago that plays in the national football conference of the national football league. Washington redskins expert picks for monday night football by alan matthews 9182019 we try to get you these stories as early in the week as possible for obvious reasons. The washington redskins 57 are trying to pick up a valuable road win in their hunt for an nfc east title, but a tough chicago bears 57 squad currently stands in their way. Redskins quarterback sammy baugh was interviewed after the game, and a. When two historic franchises like the redskins and the bears battle it out on the gridiron with tens of thousands of fans at their backs, there is nothing close to the experience of actually being there so you can feel the pulse of the crowd for all of the nailbiting moments.
Live betting odds and lines, betting trends, against the spread and overunder trends, injury reports and matchup stats for bettors. The washington redskins and the chicago bears are getting ready to face off in a week 16 matchup. Make offer 1946 washington redskins vs chicago bears ticket municipal stadium baltimore buffalo bills vs washington redskins super. Theres pressure on the bears offense to get on track and open it up a bit. View results for regular season and postseason games between the chicago bears and washington redskins. Seatgeek is the largest ticket hub on the web which means your chances are increased at. Calthough the redskins lost all their preseason games, they were to advance from an 88 record the previous season to become the only team in nfl history to win the super bowl after not winning a preseason game. We offer recommendations from over 100 fantasy football experts along with player statistics, the. Watch as the washington redskins take on the chicago bears in week 16 of the 2016 season. For this game in washington, the bears entered as slight favorites.
The 1940 national football league championship game, sometimes referred to as 730, was the eighth title game of the national football league nfl, played at griffith stadium in washington, d. The 1940 national football league championship game, sometimes referred to as 730, was. Redskins linebacker jon bostic speaks to the media following a 3115 loss to the chicago bears. Mitchell trubisky threw his first three touchdown passes of the season, all to taylor gabriel in the second quarter, to finally get the. After 75 years, bears 730 championship victory still stands in. Chicago bears greats talk about their teams, their. The redskins have won two nfl championships 1937 and 1942 and three super bowls 1983, 1988, and 1992. It remains to this day the largest margin of victory in league history. That 27 number is an nfl record, and doesnt include six other players who. Get instant advice on your decision to start chicago bears or washington redskins for week 17. Oct 17, 20 special teams and the secondary are in question once again for washington as the bears roll into fedex field to take on the redskins in week 7.
In this book readers will come to know the personalities, the personal history, and the personal commentary of the principles highlighted through contemporary and historical accounts. The redskins won in 1937, but the bears got revenge in the biggest blowout in nfl post season history, winning 730 in 1940. The redskins encyclopedia is a comprehensive 432page history of the team. The destination for all national football leaguerelated video on the web. In her book my life with the redskins, griffith offered her take. This was the start of the most famous route in the history of football. Sep 25, 2019 the washington redskins fall to 03 on the season after their embarrassing performance against the chicago bears on monday night, losing 3115. Written by redskins historian mike richman, the book summarizes each of the redskins 75 seasons to date and profiles about 120 players. This monday night football contest can be seen on espn at 8. The two teams have met each other 51 times including 7 postseason games, with the chicago bears winning 24 games and the washington redskins winning 26 games. Nfl football divisional playoffs 1987 postseason classic 80s washington redskins chicago bears from soldier field, the chicago bears look to continue their quest toward a second super bowl in just three years, but washington has other plans, looking for their second title in five years in this nfc divisional playoff duel. In this book readers will come to know the personalities, the personal history, and the. On a sunday in the 1940 december, the book states, the chicago bears.
The key moments from the redskins 3115 loss to the bears on monday night football chicago bears wide receiver taylor gabriel makes a touchdown catch during the second quarter. Sep 23, 2019 the key moments from the redskins 3115 loss to the bears on monday night football chicago bears wide receiver taylor gabriel makes a touchdown catch during the second quarter. Sep 23, 2019 the redskins have also won seven straight games against the bears dating back to 2004, their longest active winning streak against any team. Dec 26, 2016 the washington redskins added to the history books following their 4121 victory over the chicago bears in a big way. The bears, coached by george halas, brought a 62 record to their regularseason meeting with the redskins in washington on november 17, 1940. Washington redskins face tough opening stretch in 2019. Lew freedman is the author of more than 40 books on sports, including chicago bears. Bears beat redskins 730 in nfl championship game history. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. The bears had lost to the redskins three weeks before pull back bill has mens sweeps around with the crucial block by george wilson it goes all the way 60 eight yards.
The bears are one of footballs most successful franchises, having won eight nfl championships and one super bowl title. The redskins landed a player who will bolster their special teams. The 730 nfl championship victory of the chicago bears over the washington redskins in december of 1940 was the most one sided game in the history. In week 3 of the nfl season, the 11 chicago bears will take on the 02 washington redskins at fedex field. The redskins running game has been an afterthought in road games but for good reason. A journalist who has covered sports for a quartercentury, mike is the author of the two most comprehensive books on redskins history the washington redskins football vault and the redskins encyclopedia. He is the author of several books, including the rise and selfdestruction of the greatest football team in history. The 73 0 nfl championship victory of the chicago bears over the washington.
Washington redskins game played on september 23, 2019. Neither team had played in the title game since 1937, when the redskins won a close game at chicago s wrigley field. Heres a look at the bears and redskins by the numbers as they prepare to meet at fedex field on monday 7. After 75 years, bears 730 championship victory still stands in record books. The chicago bears take on the washington redskins during week 3 of the 2019 nfl season. Jun 07, 2018 19850929 washington redskins vs chicago bears bears dominate for win 4 classic sports.
Chicago bears owner and coach george halas is hoisted on the shoulders of. Chicago bears running back matt forte steps up with three touchdowns after quarterback jay cutler is forced to leave with a groin injury, but the day belongs to the washington redskins and. They were the only team in the division to finish with an overall record above. They visit washington as favourites in week 3s monday night football game. See also other dates, venues, and schedules for the redskins vs. Trubisky, bears get offense on track, beat redskins 3115. On this day in 1940, the chicago bears trounce the washington redskins in the national football league nfl championship by a score of 730, the largest margin of defeat in nfl history.
But only real fans know their way around the teams training camp facilities, the words to hail to the redskins, or in which famous baseball stadium the redskins played in the teams early years. Chicago bears vs washington redskins odds monday september 23 2019. Washington redskins football tickets for sale ebay. The two teams have met each other 51 times including 7 postseason games, with the washington redskins winning 26 games and the chicago bears winning 24 games. Kirk cousins threw for a touchdown and ran for two more, and the washington redskins gave their fading playoff hopes a boost with a 4121 victory over the chicago bears on saturday. Doug flutie took over, but proved to be ineffective as the bears were shocked by the washington redskins in the divisional playoffs, 27. Despite a lot of negatives, one positive was once again terry mclaurin. Early in the 1st quarter rex grossman for the bears injured himself by making a. Chicago bears or washington redskins who should i start.
The redskins have been dealing with injuries to key players and havent been able to capture their first victory of the season. The redskins agreed to a oneyear deal with the former chicago bears outside linebacker. Washington joined the chicago bears, green bay packers, new york giants and pittsburgh steelers as the only franchises in the nfl history to accomplish the feat. The chicago bears defeated the washington redskins, 3114, in a week 3 monday night football game at fedexfield on monday, sept. The redskins are 14 in season openers under coach jay gruden, but they have been 32 in each of the past three seasons after five games. Bears vs redskins tickets chicago bears washington redskins tickets. Chicago bears results the following is a list of all regular season and postseason games played between the washington redskins and chicago bears. The chicago bears needed a lastsecond field goal from eddy pineiro to pick up their first win of the season. The final score is almost hard to believe considering the game was against the two best teams in the league. Get the best deals on washington redskins football tickets when you shop the largest online selection at. Neither team had played in the title game since 1937, when the redskins won a close game at chicagos wrigley field.
The 2019 season was the washington redskins 88th in the national football league and their sixth and final under head coach jay gruden on october 7, 2019, the team fired head coach jay gruden after an 05 start their worst since 2001, and appointed offensive line coach bill callahan as the interim head coach until the end of the season. The redskins have also won seven straight games against the bears dating back to 2004, their longest active winning streak against any team. Both the offense and the defense stuffed the stat sheets during the game. Divisional round washington redskins at chicago bears. The team has mustered a meager 224 yards in five road games.
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