After a tie to the Giants and a loss to the Packers, the Bears finished the season strong, winning their last four games.
Future hall of fame end Bill Hewitt was gone to Philadelphia and Luke Johnsos did not play so coach Halas relied on young Les McDonald and "Eggs" Manske, along with veteran Bill Karr to catch the long ball.
[2] Ray Nolting led the team in rushing, with Bronko Nagurski and Jack Manders contributing as well.
Manders led the league in scoring with 8 field goals and 15 of 20 PATs, finishing with 69 points.
Baugh set several NFL championship game records while completing 17 of 34 passes for 358 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.