Belt game 1,194 · December 2, 2001
New England Patriots take the belt
New England Patriots beat New York Jets 17–16 on the road to start reign 442 of the NFL belt, the 12th for the franchise.
New York Jets had held it since November 4, 2001, with 2 defenses over 28 days.
New England Patriots held it for 301 days and 10 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Chargers on September 29, 2002.
442Reign number
12Team's reign
10Defenses
301Days held