The NFL Belt · reign 481
New England Patriots
Took the belt from Indianapolis Colts, 24–20, on November 4, 2007. Lost it to New York Giants, 17–14, on February 3, 2008.
9Defenses
91Days
16thReign for the franchise
Defended against
BillsEaglesRavensSteelersJetsDolphinsGiantsJaguarsSan Diego Chargers
The season
- 2007: New England Patriots finished 16–0–0, 1st of 32 by record; New York Giants won the NFL title; 11 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 5 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most yards for New England Patriots across the 11 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | YDS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brady | 3,184 | 11 |
| 2 | Laurence Maroney | 897 | 11 |
| 3 | Randy Moss | 822 | 11 |
| 4 | Wes Welker | 789 | 11 |
| 5 | Kevin Faulk | 496 | 11 |
Every game of the reign
margins from New England Patriots’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,297 | Nov 4, 2007 | New England Patriots beat Indianapolis Colts 24–20 Game → | +4 | Title change |
| 1,298 | Nov 18, 2007 | New England Patriots beat Buffalo Bills 56–10 | +46 | Defense |
| 1,299 | Nov 25, 2007 | New England Patriots beat Philadelphia Eagles 31–28 | +3 | Defense |
| 1,300 | Dec 3, 2007 | New England Patriots beat Baltimore Ravens 27–24 | +3 | Defense |
| 1,301 | Dec 9, 2007 | New England Patriots beat Pittsburgh Steelers 34–13 | +21 | Defense |
| 1,302 | Dec 16, 2007 | New England Patriots beat New York Jets 20–10 | +10 | Defense |
| 1,303 | Dec 23, 2007 | New England Patriots beat Miami Dolphins 28–7 | +21 | Defense |
| 1,304 | Dec 29, 2007 | New England Patriots beat New York Giants 38–35 | +3 | Defense |
| 1,305 | Jan 12, 2008 | New England Patriots beat Jacksonville Jaguars 31–20 Playoffs | +11 | Defense |
| 1,306 | Jan 20, 2008 | New England Patriots beat San Diego Chargers 21–12 Playoffs | +9 | Defense |
| 1,307 | Feb 3, 2008 | New York Giants beat New England Patriots 17–14 Playoffs Game → | −3 | Title change |