Brooklyn Dodgers take the belt

Brooklyn Dodgers beat Washington Redskins 13–7 at home to start reign 65 of the NFL belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Washington Redskins had held it since October 5, 1941, with 4 defenses over 35 days.

Brooklyn Dodgers held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Steelers on November 16, 1941.