Belt game 1,259 · September 18, 2005
Carolina Panthers take the belt
Carolina Panthers beat New England Patriots 27–17 at home to start reign 463 of the NFL belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
New England Patriots had held it since January 23, 2005, with 2 defenses over 238 days.
Carolina Panthers held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Miami Dolphins on September 25, 2005.
463Reign number
3Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held