Playoff seeds for 1944...
#4 seed-Chicago Bears (6-3-1)
Last Playoff Appearance...1943, lost NFL Semifinal
Playoff Record...0-3
All-Pro-QB Sid Luckman, C Bulldog Turner
Chicago has yet to win a postseason game in THPF, but they've been a playoff team every season, and 1944 is no different. Chicago started the season 1-2-1 before winning 5 of 6 at the end of the season to get in the playoffs. Chicago won a tiebreaker with Detroit and 2-time defending champion Washington. The Bears feature the best offense in the NFL, led by Hall of Fame QB Sid Luckman.
#3 seed-Green Bay Packers (8-2)
Last Playoff Appearance...1943, lost NFL Semifinal
Playoff Record...2-2, 1941 NFL Champions
All-Pro-E Don Hutson
Like Chicago, the Packers have been a playoff team in every season of THPF, but it's been 2 years since they have won a game in the postseason. Green bay started the season 6-0 before losing twice to potential playoff opponents in the final month of the season.
#2 seed-Philadelphia Eagles (7-1-2)
Last Playoff Appearance...first appearance in franchise history
All-Pro-T Al Wistert, RB Steve Van Buren
The Eagles are a playoff team for the first time in their history. Philadelphia was unbeaten through 7 games before losing for the only time in 1944 to Chicago. The Eagles feature the top ranked defense in pro football, allowing just under 56 yards rushing per game. Rookie Steve Van Buren scored 7 TD and picked off 5 passes for Philadelphia.
#1 seed-New York Giants (8-1-1)
Last Playoff Appearance...1943, lost NFL Championship
Playoff Record...1-2
All-Pro-G Len Younce, RB Bill Paschal
The Giants are steamrolling the opposition heading into the postseason. New York has won their last 4 games, pitching 3 shutouts. The Giants have held their opponents to only 7.5 points per game, allowing 3 TD passes while intercepting 34 passes. Bill Paschal led the ground game with 737 yards.
1944 Playoffs
December 17, 1944
Chicago Bears at New York Giants, 3 pm
Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles, 6:30 pm
December 24, 1944
NFL Championship Game, 6:30 pm
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