Belt game 1,145 · December 13, 1998
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Denver Broncos 20–16 at home to start reign 426 of the NFL belt, the 24th for the franchise.
Denver Broncos had held it since January 25, 1998, with 13 defenses over 322 days.
New York Giants held it for 280 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Washington Commanders on September 19, 1999.
426Reign number
24Team's reign
3Defenses
280Days held