The NFL Belt · season
The 1982 season
13 belt games · 7 title changesSan Francisco 49ers carried the belt into the 1982 season. It changed hands 7 times among 6 franchises, 3 of those in the playoffs, and Washington Redskins finished the season with it. Most defenses: Los Angeles Raiders, 3.
Who held it, in order
RaidersBengalsChargersRaidersJetsDolphinsCommanders
Every belt game
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 842 | Sep 12, 1982 | Los Angeles Raiders beat San Francisco 49ers 23–17 | Title change |
| 843 | Sep 19, 1982 | Los Angeles Raiders beat Atlanta Falcons 38–14 | Defense |
| 844 | Nov 22, 1982 | Los Angeles Raiders beat San Diego Chargers 28–24 | Defense |
| 845 | Nov 28, 1982 | Cincinnati Bengals beat Los Angeles Raiders 31–17 | Title change |
| 846 | Dec 5, 1982 | Cincinnati Bengals beat Baltimore Colts 20–17 | Defense |
| 847 | Dec 12, 1982 | Cincinnati Bengals beat Cleveland Browns 23–10 | Defense |
| 848 | Dec 20, 1982 | San Diego Chargers beat Cincinnati Bengals 50–34 | Title change |
| 849 | Dec 26, 1982 | San Diego Chargers beat Baltimore Colts 44–26 | Defense |
| 850 | Jan 2, 1983 | Los Angeles Raiders beat San Diego Chargers 41–34 | Title change |
| 851 | Jan 8, 1983 | Los Angeles Raiders beat Cleveland Browns 27–10 Playoffs | Defense |
| 852 | Jan 15, 1983 | New York Jets beat Los Angeles Raiders 17–14 Playoffs | Title change |
| 853 | Jan 23, 1983 | Miami Dolphins beat New York Jets 14–0 Playoffs | Title change |
| 854 | Jan 30, 1983 | Washington Redskins beat Miami Dolphins 27–17 Playoffs | Title change |