The NFL Belt · reign 91
Philadelphia Eagles
Took the belt from Chicago Bears, 12–7, on October 24, 1948. Lost it to Boston Yanks, 37–14, on December 5, 1948.
5Defenses
42Days
5thReign for the franchise
How it ended
Lost it to Boston Yanks, 37–14, on December 5, 1948.
Defended against
Steelers ×2GiantsYanksWashington Redskins
The season
- 1948: Philadelphia Eagles finished 9–2–1, 5th of 18 by record; they won the NFL title while holding the belt; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 3 times that season.
Every game of the reign
margins from Philadelphia Eagles’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 357 | Oct 24, 1948 | Philadelphia Eagles beat Chicago Bears 12–7 Game → | +5 | Title change |
| 358 | Oct 31, 1948 | Philadelphia Eagles beat Pittsburgh Steelers 34–7 | +27 | Defense |
| 359 | Nov 7, 1948 | Philadelphia Eagles beat New York Giants 35–14 | +21 | Defense |
| 360 | Nov 14, 1948 | Philadelphia Eagles beat Boston Yanks 45–0 | +45 | Defense |
| 361 | Nov 21, 1948 | Philadelphia Eagles beat Washington Redskins 42–21 | +21 | Defense |
| 362 | Nov 28, 1948 | Philadelphia Eagles beat Pittsburgh Steelers 17–0 | +17 | Defense |
| 363 | Dec 5, 1948 | Boston Yanks beat Philadelphia Eagles 37–14 | −23 | Title change |