1954 NFL season
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The 1954 NFL season was the 35th regular season of the National Football League. The season ended when the Cleveland Browns defeated the Detroit Lions in the NFL Championship Game.
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Major rule changes
- Whenever it is raining, or whenever the field is wet and slippery, the offensive team can request a new, dry playable ball at any time.
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Final standings
W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT= Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against
| Eastern Conference | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | 336 | 162 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 4 | 1 | .636 | 284 | 230 |
| New York Giants | 7 | 5 | 0 | .583 | 293 | 184 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | 219 | 263 |
| Washington Redskins | 3 | 9 | 0 | .250 | 207 | 432 |
| Chicago Cardinals | 2 | 10 | 0 | .167 | 183 | 347 |
| Western Conference | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 9 | 2 | 1 | .818 | 337 | 189 |
| Chicago Bears | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 | 301 | 279 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 4 | 1 | .636 | 313 | 251 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 6 | 5 | 1 | .545 | 314 | 285 |
| Green Bay Packers | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 | 234 | 251 |
| Baltimore Colts | 3 | 9 | 0 | .250 | 131 | 279 |
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NFL Championship Game
Cleveland 56, Detroit 10 at Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio, December 26, 1954
| Preceded by: 1953 NFL season |
NFL seasons 1954 |
Succeeded by: 1955 NFL season |
