The NFL Belt · reign 325
Chicago Bears
Took the belt from New England Patriots, 46–10, on January 26, 1986. Lost it to Minnesota Vikings, 23–7, on October 19, 1986.
6Defenses
266Days
30thReign for the franchise
+3Closest call · Sep 14, 1986
16.5Average winning margin
68thLongest of 609 reigns, by days
33rdMost defenses of 609 reigns
How it ended
Lost it to Minnesota Vikings, 23–7, on October 19, 1986.
Defended against
BrownsEaglesPackersBengalsVikingsHouston Oilers
The seasons
- 1985: they had the best record (15–1–0); they won the NFL title while holding the belt; 1 belt game of this reign; the belt changed hands 9 times that season.
- 1986: they had the best record (14–2–0); New York Giants won the NFL title; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 6 times that season.
Every game of the reign
margins from Chicago Bears’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 908 | Jan 26, 1986 | Chicago Bears beat New England Patriots 46–10 Playoffs Game → | +36 | Title change |
| 909 | Sep 7, 1986 | Chicago Bears beat Cleveland Browns 41–31 | +10 | Defense |
| 910 | Sep 14, 1986 | Chicago Bears beat Philadelphia Eagles 13–10 | +3 | Defense |
| 911 | Sep 22, 1986 | Chicago Bears beat Green Bay Packers 25–12 | +13 | Defense |
| 912 | Sep 28, 1986 | Chicago Bears beat Cincinnati Bengals 44–7 | +37 | Defense |
| 913 | Oct 5, 1986 | Chicago Bears beat Minnesota Vikings 23–0 | +23 | Defense |
| 914 | Oct 12, 1986 | Chicago Bears beat Houston Oilers 20–7 | +13 | Defense |
| 915 | Oct 19, 1986 | Minnesota Vikings beat Chicago Bears 23–7 | −16 | Title change |