Belt game 1,256 · January 23, 2005 · playoffs
New England Patriots take the belt
New England Patriots beat Pittsburgh Steelers 41–27 on the road to start reign 462 of the NFL belt, the 15th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Steelers had held it since October 31, 2004, with 10 defenses over 84 days.
New England Patriots held it for 238 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Carolina Panthers on September 18, 2005.
462Reign number
15Team's reign
2Defenses
238Days held
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