Chicago Bears take the belt

Chicago Bears beat Green Bay Packers 10–7 at home to start reign 82 of the NFL belt, the 14th for the franchise.

Green Bay Packers had held it since October 13, 1946, with 2 defenses over 21 days.

Chicago Bears held it for 28 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Arizona Cardinals on December 1, 1946.