The NFL Belt · reign 69
Washington Redskins
Took the belt from Chicago Bears, 14–6, on December 13, 1942. Lost it to Phil-Pitt Steagles, 27–14, on November 28, 1943.
7Defenses
350Days
5thReign for the franchise
+6Closest call · Oct 24, 1943
22.2Average winning margin
7thLongest of 609 reigns, by days
23rdMost defenses of 609 reigns
How it ended
Lost it to Phil-Pitt Steagles, 27–14, on November 28, 1943.
Defended against
Dodgers ×2PackersChicago CardinalsSteaglesLionsBears
The seasons
- 1942: Chicago Bears had the best record (11–0–0); they won the NFL title while holding the belt; 1 belt game of this reign; the belt changed hands 1 time that season.
- 1943: Chicago Bears had the best record (8–1–1); Chicago Bears won the NFL title; 8 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 2 times that season.
Every game of the reign
margins from Washington Redskins’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | Dec 13, 1942 | Washington Redskins beat Chicago Bears 14–6 Playoffs Game → | +8 | Title change |
| 298 | Oct 10, 1943 | Washington Redskins beat Brooklyn Dodgers 27–0 | +27 | Defense |
| 299 | Oct 17, 1943 | Washington Redskins beat Green Bay Packers 33–7 | +26 | Defense |
| 300 | Oct 24, 1943 | Washington Redskins beat Chicago Cardinals 13–7 | +6 | Defense |
| 301 | Oct 31, 1943 | Washington Redskins beat Brooklyn Dodgers 48–10 | +38 | Defense |
| 302 | Nov 7, 1943 | Washington Redskins and Phil-Pitt Steagles tied 14–14 | 0 | Tie · defense |
| 303 | Nov 14, 1943 | Washington Redskins beat Detroit Lions 42–20 | +22 | Defense |
| 304 | Nov 21, 1943 | Washington Redskins beat Chicago Bears 21–7 | +14 | Defense |
| 305 | Nov 28, 1943 | Phil-Pitt Steagles beat Washington Redskins 27–14 | −13 | Title change |