Belt game 259 · November 12, 1939
Chicago Bears take the belt
Chicago Bears beat Detroit Lions 23–13 on the road to start reign 58 of the NFL belt, the 11th for the franchise.
Detroit Lions had held it since November 5, 1939, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Chicago Bears held it for 318 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Arizona Cardinals on September 25, 1940.
58Reign number
11Team's reign
3Defenses
318Days held