The NFL Belt · reign 473
Indianapolis Colts
Took the belt from Jacksonville Jaguars, 21–14, on September 24, 2006. Lost it to Dallas Cowboys, 21–14, on November 19, 2006.
6Defenses
56Days
17thReign for the franchise
Defended against
JetsTitansWashington RedskinsBroncosPatriotsBills
The season
- 2006: San Diego Chargers had the best record (14–2–0); they won the NFL title; 8 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 7 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most yards for Indianapolis Colts across the 7 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | YDS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peyton Manning | 1,774 | 7 |
| 2 | Reggie Wayne | 561 | 7 |
| 3 | Joseph Addai | 558 | 7 |
| 4 | Marvin Harrison | 500 | 7 |
| 5 | Dominic Rhodes | 431 | 7 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Indianapolis Colts’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,276 | Sep 24, 2006 | Indianapolis Colts beat Jacksonville Jaguars 21–14 Game → | +7 | Title change |
| 1,277 | Oct 1, 2006 | Indianapolis Colts beat New York Jets 31–28 | +3 | Defense |
| 1,278 | Oct 8, 2006 | Indianapolis Colts beat Tennessee Titans 14–13 | +1 | Defense |
| 1,279 | Oct 22, 2006 | Indianapolis Colts beat Washington Redskins 36–22 | +14 | Defense |
| 1,280 | Oct 29, 2006 | Indianapolis Colts beat Denver Broncos 34–31 | +3 | Defense |
| 1,281 | Nov 5, 2006 | Indianapolis Colts beat New England Patriots 27–20 | +7 | Defense |
| 1,282 | Nov 12, 2006 | Indianapolis Colts beat Buffalo Bills 17–16 | +1 | Defense |
| 1,283 | Nov 19, 2006 | Dallas Cowboys beat Indianapolis Colts 21–14 Game → | −7 | Title change |