Belt game 1,111 · December 22, 1996
Cincinnati Bengals take the belt
Cincinnati Bengals beat Indianapolis Colts 31–24 at home to start reign 414 of the NFL belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Indianapolis Colts had held it since December 1, 1996, with 2 defenses over 21 days.
Cincinnati Bengals held it for 259 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Baltimore Ravens on September 7, 1997.
414Reign number
7Team's reign
1Defenses
259Days held