Belt game 687 · December 31, 1972 · playoffs
Miami Dolphins take the belt
Miami Dolphins beat Pittsburgh Steelers 21–17 on the road to start reign 224 of the NFL belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Steelers had held it since December 3, 1972, with 3 defenses over 28 days.
Miami Dolphins held it for 266 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Las Vegas Raiders on September 23, 1973.
224Reign number
1Team's reign
2Defenses
266Days held