On September 16th, the Redskins made their Washington debut, a successful one by beating the New York Giants 13-3 before 24,492 at Griffith Stadium. The star of the game was Running Back Riley Smith, who put the game away with a 60-yard touchdown run.

The Redskins would impress Washington fans all season, claiming the Eastern Division with a solid 8-3 record. In the NFL Championship Game, the Redskins faced the Bears on a frigid day in Chicago.

The Redskins seemed to have an answer for the Bears all day. Every time the Bears took the lead, Slingin' Sammy Baugh would answer with a touchdown.

In the third quarter alone, Baugh tied the score on Touchdown passes twice before giving the Redskins lead 28-21 with a pass to Ed Justice. The Redskins would not relinquish the lead, winning their first Championship 28-21, as Baugh passed for 352 yards.