The Chicago Bears finished the regular season with 11-0 and met in the Championship Game on the 10-1 standing Washington Redskins . Washington, who were beaten 0:73 by Chicago in the NFL Championship Game of 1940 , had destroyed the Bears' hopes for a perfect season with the 14: 6 victory .
The use of flags on flexible poles to mark the intersection of the goal lines and sideline (predecessor of the pylons) became mandatory.
A clarification of the offside rule has been added: the center or long snapper is not offside unless part of his body is in front of the opponent's defensive line.
A half cannot end with a double foul. Instead, the half-time is extended by one play without a time limit.
Removable kicking tees are prohibited.
If an encroachment or false start causes the other team to be offside, only the offending foul will be penalized.
A forward pass that is first touched by an unauthorized pass catcher can be intercepted .
If the offensive team gets a pass obstruction in the opposing end zone , it is an automatic touchback .
The 1942 National Football League All-Star Game took place on December 27, 1942 in Shibe Park , Philadelphia . It was the fifth all-star game that the league hosted. In the game, the Washington Redskins , champions of the previous season, faced a team of All-Stars. The All-Stars defeated the Redskins 17:14.
