Belt game 243 · October 9, 1938
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Washington Redskins 10–7 on the road to start reign 56 of the NFL belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Washington Redskins had held it since December 5, 1937, with 4 defenses over 308 days.
New York Giants held it for 392 days and 14 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Lions on November 5, 1939.
56Reign number
7Team's reign
14Defenses
392Days held