The NFL Belt · story
The rivalries that decided the NFL belt
The five pairs of franchises that have met most often with the belt on the line.
No two franchises have fought over the NFL belt more often than these.
1. Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
37 belt meetings between 1925 and 2011, 10 title changes. Belt series: Bears 20, Packers 17. Every meeting →
2. Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions
24 belt meetings between 1930 and 2009, 5 title changes. Belt series: Bears 21, Lions 3. Every meeting →
3. Arizona Cardinals vs. Chicago Bears
22 belt meetings between 1921 and 1994, 9 title changes. Belt series: Cardinals 5, Bears 14, 3 ties. Every meeting →
4. Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
20 belt meetings between 1930 and 2011, 9 title changes. Belt series: Lions 3, Packers 16, 1 ties. Every meeting →
5. New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders
19 belt meetings between 1933 and 2008, 10 title changes. Belt series: Giants 11, Commanders 7, 1 ties. Every meeting →