Belt game 267 · October 27, 1940
Washington Redskins take the belt
Washington Redskins beat Detroit Lions 20–14 on the road to start reign 62 of the NFL belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
Detroit Lions had held it since October 20, 1940, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Washington Redskins held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Brooklyn Dodgers on November 10, 1940.
62Reign number
3Team's reign
1Defenses
14Days held
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