1947 NFL season

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The 1947 NFL season was the 28th regular season of the National Football League. The season ended when the Chicago Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Championship Game.

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[edit] Major rule changes

  • A fifth official, the Back Judge, is added to the officiating crew.
  • When a team has less than 11 players on the field prior to a snap or kick, the officials are not to notify them.
  • An illegal use of hands penalty will be called whenever a defensive player uses them to block the vision of a receiver during any pass behind the offensive team's line.
  • During an unsuccessful extra point attempt, the play becomes dead as soon as failure is evident.
  • Roughing the kicker will not be called if he kicks after recovering a loose ball or fumble on the play.
  • All teams are required to use prescribed standard yardage chains, down boxes, and flexible shaft markers.

[edit] Final standings

W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT= Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against

Eastern Division
Team W L T PCT PF PA
Philadelphia Eagles 8 4 0 .667 308 242
Pittsburgh Steelers 8 4 0 .667 240 259
Boston Yanks 4 7 1 .364 168 256
Washington Redskins 4 8 0 .333 295 367
New York Giants 2 8 2 .200 190 309
Western Division
Team W L T PCT PF PA
Chicago Cardinals 9 3 0 .750 306 231
Chicago Bears 8 4 0 .667 363 241
Green Bay Packers 6 5 1 .545 274 210
Los Angeles Rams 6 6 0 .500 259 214
Detroit Lions 3 9 0 .250 231 305


[edit] Playoffs

Home team in capitals

Eastern Division Playoff Game

  • Philadelphia 21, PITTSBURGH 0

NFL Championship Game

  • CHI. CARDINALS 28, Philadelphia 21

[edit] References

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