Belt game 1,238 · February 1, 2004 · playoffs
New England Patriots take the belt
New England Patriots beat Carolina Panthers 32–29 at home to start reign 460 of the NFL belt, the 14th for the franchise.
Carolina Panthers had held it since January 18, 2004, with 0 defenses over 14 days.
New England Patriots held it for 273 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Steelers on October 31, 2004.
460Reign number
14Team's reign
6Defenses
273Days held
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