Belt game 626 · December 14, 1968
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Cleveland Browns 27–16 at home to start reign 197 of the NFL belt, the 17th for the franchise.
Cleveland Browns had held it since October 20, 1968, with 7 defenses over 55 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 281 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Dallas Cowboys on September 21, 1969.
197Reign number
17Team's reign
0Defenses
281Days held