Current holder · 28th reign
New York Giants
Took the belt from Houston Texans, 27–21, on October 25, 2026. Next defense Thu, Nov 12.
18Days held
1Defense
28Reigns all-time
Last belt game
Full recap →The New York Giants successfully defended their Belt Holder status with a 19-11 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Dominic Zvada's leg proved decisive, as the Giants kicker connected on four field goals including a pair from 49 yards and a 53-yarder in the first quarter. New York's defense stifled Philadelphia throughout, with Arvell Reese recording a game-high 12 tackles and 3 sacks to lead the effort.
Chain of custody
All 609 reigns →- New York GiantsBeat Houston Texans 27–21Oct 25, 2026 –Holding
- Houston TexansBeat Jacksonville Jaguars 34–31Oct 18 – Oct 25, 20267 days · 0 def.
- Jacksonville JaguarsBeat New England Patriots 35–6Sep 27 – Oct 18, 202621 days · 2 def.
- New England PatriotsBeat Pittsburgh Steelers 20–3Sep 20 – Sep 27, 20267 days · 0 def.
- Pittsburgh SteelersBeat Atlanta Falcons 20–13Sep 13 – Sep 20, 20267 days · 0 def.
- Atlanta FalconsBeat New Orleans Saints 19–17Jan 4 – Sep 13, 2026252 days · 0 def.
- New Orleans SaintsBeat Carolina Panthers 20–17Dec 14 – Jan 4, 202621 days · 2 def.
- Carolina PanthersBeat Los Angeles Rams 31–28Nov 30 – Dec 14, 202514 days · 0 def.
Records
Most days holding the belt
- 1. Chicago Bears5,089
- 2. New York Giants2,697
- 3. Green Bay Packers2,234
- 4. Washington Commanders2,194
- 5. Pittsburgh Steelers2,078
Most defenses in one reign
- 1. Canton Bulldogs, 192219
- 2. New York Giants, 193814
- 3. Chicago Bears, 193313
- 4. Denver Broncos, 199713
- 5. Green Bay Packers, 201013
Most reigns
- 1. Green Bay Packers37
- 2. Chicago Bears36
- 3. New York Giants28
- 4. Los Angeles Rams28
- 5. Washington Commanders27
Where it started · October 3, 1920
Dayton Triangles 14–0 Columbus Panhandles. The first NFL game on record, and the first reign of 609 reigns.