The NFL Belt · reign 505
Atlanta Falcons
Took the belt from San Diego Chargers, 27–3, on September 23, 2012. Lost it to New Orleans Saints, 31–27, on November 11, 2012.
5Defenses
49Days
14thReign for the franchise
Defended against
PanthersWashington RedskinsOakland RaidersEaglesCowboys
The season
- 2012: Denver Broncos had the best record (13–3–0); Baltimore Ravens won the NFL title; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 8 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most yards for Atlanta Falcons across the 7 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | YDS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Ryan | 2,307 | 7 |
| 2 | Roddy White | 634 | 7 |
| 3 | Julio Jones | 599 | 7 |
| 4 | Michael Turner | 538 | 7 |
| 5 | Tony Gonzalez | 494 | 7 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Atlanta Falcons’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,382 | Sep 23, 2012 | Atlanta Falcons beat San Diego Chargers 27–3 Game → | +24 | Title change |
| 1,383 | Sep 30, 2012 | Atlanta Falcons beat Carolina Panthers 30–28 | +2 | Defense |
| 1,384 | Oct 7, 2012 | Atlanta Falcons beat Washington Redskins 24–17 | +7 | Defense |
| 1,385 | Oct 14, 2012 | Atlanta Falcons beat Oakland Raiders 23–20 | +3 | Defense |
| 1,386 | Oct 28, 2012 | Atlanta Falcons beat Philadelphia Eagles 30–17 | +13 | Defense |
| 1,387 | Nov 4, 2012 | Atlanta Falcons beat Dallas Cowboys 19–13 | +6 | Defense |
| 1,388 | Nov 11, 2012 | New Orleans Saints beat Atlanta Falcons 31–27 Game → | −4 | Title change |