Chicago Cardinals take the belt

Chicago Cardinals beat New York Yanks 65–20 on the road to start reign 97 of the NFL belt, the 9th for the franchise.

New York Yanks had held it since November 6, 1949, with 0 defenses over 7 days.

Chicago Cardinals held it for 28 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Bears on December 11, 1949.