Belt game 1,128 · December 27, 1997 · playoffs
Minnesota Vikings take the belt
Minnesota Vikings beat New York Giants 23–22 on the road to start reign 422 of the NFL belt, the 14th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since December 7, 1997, with 2 defenses over 20 days.
Minnesota Vikings held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco 49ers on January 3, 1998.
422Reign number
14Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held