The NFL Belt · reign 460
New England Patriots
Took the belt from Carolina Panthers, 32–29, on February 1, 2004. Lost it to Pittsburgh Steelers, 34–20, on October 31, 2004.
6Defenses
273Days
14thReign for the franchise
+3Closest call · Sep 9, 2004
9.7Average winning margin
61stLongest of 609 reigns, by days
33rdMost defenses of 609 reigns
Defended against
ColtsCardinalsBillsDolphinsSeahawksJets
The seasons
- 2003: they had the best record (14–2–0); they won the NFL title while holding the belt; 1 belt game of this reign; the belt changed hands 10 times that season.
- 2004: Pittsburgh Steelers had the best record (15–1–0); they won the NFL title while holding the belt; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 2 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most yards for New England Patriots across the 8 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | YDS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brady | 2,031 | 8 |
| 2 | Corey Dillon | 665 | 6 |
| 3 | David Givens | 611 | 8 |
| 4 | David Patten | 401 | 7 |
| 5 | Kevin Faulk | 275 | 5 |
Every game of the reign
margins from New England Patriots’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,238 | Feb 1, 2004 | New England Patriots beat Carolina Panthers 32–29 Playoffs Game → | +3 | Title change |
| 1,239 | Sep 9, 2004 | New England Patriots beat Indianapolis Colts 27–24 | +3 | Defense |
| 1,240 | Sep 19, 2004 | New England Patriots beat Arizona Cardinals 23–12 | +11 | Defense |
| 1,241 | Oct 3, 2004 | New England Patriots beat Buffalo Bills 31–17 | +14 | Defense |
| 1,242 | Oct 10, 2004 | New England Patriots beat Miami Dolphins 24–10 | +14 | Defense |
| 1,243 | Oct 17, 2004 | New England Patriots beat Seattle Seahawks 30–20 | +10 | Defense |
| 1,244 | Oct 24, 2004 | New England Patriots beat New York Jets 13–7 | +6 | Defense |
| 1,245 | Oct 31, 2004 | Pittsburgh Steelers beat New England Patriots 34–20 Game → | −14 | Title change |