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Washington Redskins 20 at Detroit Lions 14
Sunday, October 27, 1940
Washington Redskins 20, Detroit Lions 14| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Redskins (6-0-0) | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
| Detroit Lions (3-3-1) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| WAS | DET | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | Jimmy Johnston 65 yard rush (Bob Masterson kick) | 7 | 0 |
| WAS | Bob McChesney 10 yard pass from Frank Filchock (kick failed) | 13 | 0 |
| DET | Paul Moore 14 yard pass from Cotton Price (Chuck Hanneman kick) | 13 | 7 |
| DET | Howie Weiss 78 yard fumble return (Chuck Hanneman kick) | 13 | 14 |
| WAS | Dick Todd 51 yard rush (Bo Russell kick) | 20 | 14 |