Current holder · 6th reign
Jacksonville Jaguars
Took the belt from New England Patriots, 35–6, on September 27, 2026. Next defense Sun, Oct 11.
12Days held
1Defense
6Reigns all-time
Last belt game
Full recap →The Jacksonville Jaguars successfully defended their lineal championship belt with a 22-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Jacksonville built a 16-3 halftime lead behind efficient quarterback play from Trevor Lawrence, who completed 18 of 23 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown, and three field goals from Cam Little, including a 55-yarder in the first quarter. Brian Thomas Jr. caught a 7-yard touchdown pass late in the second quarter to give the Jaguars their cushion.
Chain of custody
All 607 reigns →- Jacksonville JaguarsBeat New England Patriots 35–6Sep 27, 2026 –Holding
- 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.
- Los Angeles RamsBeat Seattle Seahawks 21–19Nov 16 – Nov 30, 202514 days · 1 def.
- Seattle SeahawksBeat Jacksonville Jaguars 20–12Oct 12 – Nov 16, 202535 days · 3 def.
Records
Most days holding the belt
- 1. Chicago Bears5,089
- 2. New York Giants2,679
- 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. Los Angeles Rams28
- 4. New York Giants27
- 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 607 reigns.