Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 10, 1939 | Chicago Cardinals | W 21-13 |
| 2 | September 24, 1939 | Brooklyn Dodgers | W 27-7 |
| 3 | October 1, 1939 | at Chicago Cardinals | W 17-3 |
| 4 | October 15, 1939 | at Chicago Cardinals | W 15-7 |
| 5 | October 22, 1939 | at Green Bay Packers | L 26-7 |
| 6 | October 29, 1939 | at Chicago Bears | W 10-0 |
| 7 | November 5, 1939 | New York Giants | W 18-14 |
| 8 | November 12, 1939 | Chicago Bears | L 23-13 |
| 9 | November 19, 1939 | at Cleveland Rams | L 14-3 |
| 10 | November 26, 1939 | at Washington Redskins | L 31-7 |
| 11 | December 3, 1939 | Green Bay Packers | L 12-7 |
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