The NFL Belt · reign 557
New England Patriots
Took the belt from Los Angeles Rams, 13–3, on February 3, 2019. Lost it to Baltimore Ravens, 37–20, on November 3, 2019.
8Defenses
273Days
21stReign for the franchise
+6Closest call · Sep 29, 2019
23.6Average winning margin
61stLongest of 609 reigns, by days
15thMost defenses of 609 reigns
Defended against
Jets ×2SteelersDolphinsBillsWashington RedskinsGiantsBrowns
The seasons
- 2018: New Orleans Saints had the best record (13–3–0); they won the NFL title while holding the belt; 1 belt game of this reign; the belt changed hands 12 times that season.
- 2019: Baltimore Ravens had the best record (14–2–0); Kansas City Chiefs won the NFL title; 9 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 3 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most yards for New England Patriots across the 9 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | YDS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brady | 2,652 | 9 |
| 2 | Julian Edelman | 840 | 9 |
| 3 | Sony Michel | 576 | 9 |
| 4 | James White | 459 | 8 |
| 5 | Rex Burkhead | 327 | 6 |
Every game of the reign
margins from New England Patriots’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,513 | Feb 3, 2019 | New England Patriots beat Los Angeles Rams 13–3 Playoffs Game → | +10 | Title change |
| 1,514 | Sep 8, 2019 | New England Patriots beat Pittsburgh Steelers 33–3 | +30 | Defense |
| 1,515 | Sep 15, 2019 | New England Patriots beat Miami Dolphins 43–0 | +43 | Defense |
| 1,516 | Sep 22, 2019 | New England Patriots beat New York Jets 30–14 | +16 | Defense |
| 1,517 | Sep 29, 2019 | New England Patriots beat Buffalo Bills 16–10 | +6 | Defense |
| 1,518 | Oct 6, 2019 | New England Patriots beat Washington Redskins 33–7 | +26 | Defense |
| 1,519 | Oct 10, 2019 | New England Patriots beat New York Giants 35–14 | +21 | Defense |
| 1,520 | Oct 21, 2019 | New England Patriots beat New York Jets 33–0 | +33 | Defense |
| 1,521 | Oct 27, 2019 | New England Patriots beat Cleveland Browns 27–13 | +14 | Defense |
| 1,522 | Nov 3, 2019 | Baltimore Ravens beat New England Patriots 37–20 Game → | −17 | Title change |