1986 NFL Season Imperialism Map
Territory Changes
Team Territory Control
This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.
Final standings: the New York Giants finished on top with 26 of 28 territories (92.9%).
| Team | Territories Controlled |
|---|---|
| New York Giants | 26 (92.9%) |
| Indianapolis Colts | 2 (7.1%) |
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- Drag the timeline slider to any week of the season
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- Click any territory to trace its conquest history
- Explore seasons going back to the league's first year
How NFL Territory Conquest Works
At the start of each season, every team owns the territory closest to their stadium. Win a game, take ALL of your opponent's land. Lose, and everything you built disappears. Simple rules, brutal consequences.
Territory Rules
- Each team owns the land closest to their stadium
- Win = take ALL of the loser's territory
- Lose = lose everything
- London games and neutral sites still follow winner-takes-all
- Los Angeles and New York teams use their training facility locations
- Territory accumulates all season - no resets until next year
Season Records
The standout territory feats of the season.
Team Directory
Each team's season at a glance — weeks spent leading the map, largest empire, territory conquered, and the rise-and-fall sparkline. Sorted by who dominated.
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Every season tells a different story. See how territories shifted from NFL's earliest days to today.
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