Belt game 671 · December 19, 1971
New England Patriots take the belt
New England Patriots beat Baltimore Colts 21–17 on the road to start reign 213 of the NFL belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Baltimore Colts had held it since November 28, 1971, with 2 defenses over 21 days.
New England Patriots held it for 273 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Bengals on September 17, 1972.
213Reign number
1Team's reign
0Defenses
273Days held