z: best record, c: conference winner, y: division winner, w: wildcard, x: clinched playoff spot
The 1947 Los Angeles Dons, coached by Dudley DeGroot (5-6-0) and Ted Shipkey (2-1-0) and Mel Hein (2-1-0), missed the playoffs after finishing the AAFC regular season in 7th place in the Western Division with a 7-7 record.