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Chicago Bears 33, Packers 14
1941 Western Division Playoff
Dec. 14 at Wrigley Field, Chicago
In a playoff contest necessitated when the two teams finished the year 10-1, each having given the other its lone loss, the Packers fell victim to Chicago's offensive trio of George McAfee, Norm Standlee and Hugh Gallarneau in the 16-degree cold at Wrigley Field.
After the Bears fumbled the opening kickoff, Green Bay grabbed an early 7-0 lead, on Clarke Hinkle's 1-yard plunge. But Gallarneau's touchdown on an 81-yard punt return narrowed the gap to 7-6, before Chicago exploded for 24 second-quarter points to essentially settle the issue. The Bears rushed for 277 yards, including McAfee's team-record 119. Standlee ran for 79 and added two touchdowns.
The Bears also held Green Bay's prolific end, Don Hutson, to only one catch for 19 yards
GB - Hinkle 1 run (Hutson kick)
Chi - Gallarneau 81 punt return (kick blocked)
Chi - FG Snyder 24
Chi - Standlee 3 run (Stydahar kick)
Chi - Standlee 2 run (Stydahar kick)
Chi - Swisher 9 run (Stydahar kick)
GB - Van Every 10 pass from Isbell (Hutson kick)
Chi - FG Snyder 26
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