Belt game 539 · December 16, 1962
Chicago Bears take the belt
Chicago Bears beat Detroit Lions 3–0 at home to start reign 167 of the NFL belt, the 24th for the franchise.
Detroit Lions had held it since November 22, 1962, with 2 defenses over 24 days.
Chicago Bears held it for 308 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco 49ers on October 20, 1963.
167Reign number
24Team's reign
5Defenses
308Days held