2006 Chicago Bears season
2006 Chicago Bears season | |
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Owner | The McCaskey Family |
General manager | Jerry Angelo |
Head coach | Lovie Smith |
Home field | Soldier Field |
Local radio | WBBM · WCFS · WLEY · WSCR |
Results | |
Record | 13–3 |
Division place | 1st NFC North |
Playoff finish | Won Divisional Playoffs (vs. Seahawks) 27–24 (OT) Won NFC Championship (vs. Saints) 39–14 Lost Super Bowl XLI (vs. Colts) 17–29 |
Pro Bowlers | 8
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AP All-Pros | 6
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The
Due to the
Noteworthy football stories for the 2006 season were replacing retired cornerback and kick returner Jerry Azumah, the quarterback controversy between productive but inconsistent and potentially fragile Rex Grossman and veteran free agent Brian Griese, the record setting returns by Devin Hester, Bernard Berrian's breakout season, competition between the Bears' running backs (Cedric Benson and Thomas Jones), and 5th round draft pick Mark Anderson's 12 quarterback sacks as a rookie.[3][4][5]
Offseason
Draft
Round | Selection | Player | Position | College | Notes |
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2 | 42 | Danieal Manning | S | Abilene Christian | |
57 | Devin Hester | CB | Miami | ||
3 | 73 | Dusty Dvoracek | DT | Oklahoma | |
4 | 120 | Jamar Williams | LB | Arizona State | |
5 | 159 | Mark Anderson | DE | Alabama | |
6 | 195 | J.D. Runnels
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200 | Tyler Reed | G
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The Chicago Bears’
Training camp
The preseason featured a brewing quarterback controversy when Rex Grossman struggled in his exhibition appearances and newly signed veteran back-up Brian Griese moved the second team offense freely.[8]
The competition for the starting running back position went to Thomas Jones by default after sophomore running back Cedric Benson missed every preseason game with a shoulder injury inflicted in practice by Brian Urlacher and Mike Brown.
Preseason
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap |
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1 | August 11 | San Francisco 49ers | L 14–28 | 0–1 | Monster Park | Recap |
2 | August 18 | San Diego Chargers | W 24–3 | 1–1 | Soldier Field | Recap |
3 | August 25 | Arizona Cardinals | L 16–23 | 1–2 | Soldier Field | Recap |
4 | August 31 | Cleveland Browns | W 20–7 | 2–2 | Cleveland Browns Stadium | Recap |
Uniform combinations
During the 2006 season, the Bears reintroduced three combinations of jerseys. During their week eight game against the San Francisco 49ers, the Bears wore special orange jerseys in the spirit of Halloween. They also wore all-white uniforms during their final two away games. Additionally, the Bears wore all-blue uniforms during their season finale against the Green Bay Packers.
Schedule
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Game site | |
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1 | September 10 | at Green Bay Packers | W 26–0 | 1–0 | Lambeau Field | |
2 | September 17 | Detroit Lions | W 34–7 | 2–0 | Soldier Field | |
3 | September 24 | at Minnesota Vikings | W 19–16 | 3–0 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | |
4 | October 1 | Seattle Seahawks | W 37–6 | 4–0 | Soldier Field | |
5 | October 8 | Buffalo Bills | W 40–7 | 5–0 | Soldier Field | |
6 | October 16 | at Arizona Cardinals | W 24–23 | 6–0 | University of Phoenix Stadium
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8 | October 29 | San Francisco 49ers | W 41–10 | 7–0 | Soldier Field | |
9 | November 5 | Miami Dolphins | L 13–31 | 7–1 | Soldier Field | |
10 | November 12 | at New York Giants | W 38–20 | 8–1 | Giants Stadium | |
11 | November 19 | at New York Jets | W 10–0 | 9–1 | Giants Stadium | |
12 | November 26 | at New England Patriots | L 13–17 | 9–2 | Gillette Stadium | |
13 | December 3 | Minnesota Vikings | W 23–13 | 10–2 | Soldier Field | |
14 | December 11 | at St. Louis Rams | W 42–27 | 11–2 | Edward Jones Dome
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15 | December 17 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 34–31 (OT) | 12–2 | Soldier Field | |
16 | December 24 | at Detroit Lions | W 26–21 | 13–2 | Ford Field | |
17 | December 31 | Green Bay Packers | L 7–26 | 13–3 | Soldier Field |
Standings
NFC North | |||||||||
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W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
(1) Chicago Bears | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 5–1 | 11–1 | 427 | 255 | L1 |
Green Bay Packers | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 5–1 | 7–5 | 301 | 366 | W4 |
Minnesota Vikings | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 2–4 | 6–6 | 282 | 387 | L3 |
Detroit Lions | 3 | 13 | 0 | .188 | 0–6 | 2–10 | 305 | 398 | W1 |
Game summaries
Week 1: at Green Bay Packers
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bears | 7 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 26 |
Packers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The Bears began their season on a victorious note by defeating the Green Bay Packers. Widely considered one of the league's most storied rivalries, the Bears and Packers had previously met 28 times at Lambeau Field for a season opener.[9][10][11] Notably, this was the first shutout ever for the Packers with quarterback Brett Favre at the helm.[12]
Week 2: vs. Detroit Lions
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Lions | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Bears | 10 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
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- Date: September 17
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Clear, 68 °F (20 °C)
- Game attendance: 62,181
- Referee: Mike Carey
- TV announcers (Fox): Sam Rosen and Tim Ryan
- Box score
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"No defense can stop us. That's only in my opinion. We are our only defense. We will win this game. Y'all take that as a guarantee or what not, but we will win this game." |
~Roy Williams |
The Bears began a winning streak by defeating the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. The game drew more media attention than usual when Roy Williams of the Detroit Lions guaranteed a victory against the Bears.[13][14]
Week 3: at Minnesota Vikings
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bears | 3 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 19 |
Vikings | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 16 |
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- Date: September 24
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 63,754
- Referee: Scott Green
- TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa
- Box score
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The Bears offense was limited by a resurgent Minnesota Vikings defense, but fourth-quarter heroics from both the offense and defense resulted in a 19–16 victory.[15]
Week 4: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Seahawks | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Bears | 7 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 37 |
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Date: October 1
- Game time: 7:15 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Clear, 75 °F (24 °C)
- Game attendance: 62,225
- Referee: Terry McAulay
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels and John Madden
- Box score
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Taking advantage of an injured Shaun Alexander, who did not play, and playing very well on both sides of the ball, the Bears defeated the defending NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field by a score of 37–6 on the Bears' first night game of the year.[16]
Week 5: vs. Buffalo Bills
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bills | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Bears | 6 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 40 |
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Date: October 8
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 73 °F (23 °C)
- Game attendance: 62,206
- Referee: Bill Carollo
- TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz and Phil Simms
- Box score
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Week five marked the return of former Bears head coach Dick Jauron to Soldier Field. It would also be the second straight week in which the Bears defeated their opponent by more than 30 points.[17]
Week 6: at Arizona Cardinals
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bears | 0 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
Cardinals | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
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- Date: October 16
- Game time: 6:30 p.m. MDT/7:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Clear, 73 °F (23 °C) (retractable roof open)
- Game attendance: 63,977
- Referee: Jerome Boger
- TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Joe Theismann, and Tony Kornheiser
- Box score
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"The Bears are who we thought they were, and that’s why we took the damn field. Now, if you want to crown them, then crown their ass! But, they are who we thought they were, and we let them off the hook!." |
~Dennis Green |
The Bears traveled to the newly opened
The Bears finally got on the score board in the third quarter when Robbie Gould kicked a 23-yard field goal. However, Rackers responded again to boost the Cardinals lead back to twenty points. By the game's third quarter, many had assumed the Cardinals had grasped their second win of the season, and the undefeated Bears would be forced to face defeat. However, in the dying minutes of the third quarter, the Bears’ defense made a series of staunch defensive plays that allowed them to rally back.
First, rookie defensive end
Week 7: Bye
Celebration of the Bears' improbable win over Arizona was tempered by the news that starting safety Mike Brown was lost for the season with torn ligaments in his foot. The rest of the team was able to work toward renewed good health for the San Francisco game.
Week 8: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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49ers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Bears | 24 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Date: October 29
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Sunny, 55 °F (13 °C)
- Game attendance: 62,200
- Referee: Ron Winter
- TV announcers (Fox): Pat Summerall and Brian Baldinger
- Box score
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Week 8 saw the Bears return to Soldier Field to play the
Week 9: vs. Miami Dolphins
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Dolphins | 0 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 31 |
Bears | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Date: November 5
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Partly cloudy, 55 °F (13 °C)
- Game attendance: 62,206
- Referee: Peter Morelli
- TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf
- Box score
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Week 9 saw the Bears take on the Joey Harrington-led Miami Dolphins and fall to 7–1 with their first loss of the season. Miami defensive end Jason Taylor recorded a sack, a forced fumble, and a 20-yard pick-six.[21]
Week 10: at New York Giants
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bears | 3 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 38 |
Giants | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Date: November 12
- Game time: 7:15 p.m. CST/8:15 EST
- Game weather: Rain, 55 °F (13 °C)
- Game attendance: 78,641
- Referee: Ed Hochuli
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels and John Madden
- Box score
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The Bears traveled to
Week 11: at New York Jets
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bears | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Date: November 19
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST/1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Overcast, 47 °F (8 °C)
- Game attendance: 77,632
- Referee: Gene Steratore
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver
- Box score
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For week eleven, the Chicago Bears returned to
Week 12: at New England Patriots
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bears | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 13 |
Patriots | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
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- Date: November 26
- Game time: 3:15 p.m. CST/4:15 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Clear, 56 °F (13 °C)
- Game attendance: 68,756
- Referee: Walt Coleman
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver
- Box score
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Following two consecutive wins at
Week 13: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Vikings | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
Bears | 0 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 23 |
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Date: December 3
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Sunny, 18 °F (−8 °C)
- Game attendance: 62,221
- Referee: Tony Corrente
- TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa
- Box score
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After the loss to New England, the Bears returned to Soldier Field to play the Minnesota Vikings. The weather conditions were harsh throughout the game; the below-freezing temperatures and swirling winds provided a clichéd background for a rivalry game in the "Black and Blue Division". Despite a marginal offensive performance, the Bears managed to defeat the Vikings 23–13.
With their tenth win of the season, the Bears secured their second consecutive NFC North Title. Additionally, the Bears became the first team in the NFL to clinch a playoff berth, and remained tied for the NFL's best record.[26]
Week 14: at St. Louis Rams
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bears | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 42 |
Rams | 0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 27 |
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- Date: December 11
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. CST
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 66,234
- Referee: Jeff Triplette
- TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Joe Theismann, and Tony Kornheiser
- Box score
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For week 14, the Bears traveled to
During the course of the game, Hester broke the NFL record for combined return touchdowns in a single season with six. He also became the sixth player in NFL history to return two kicks for touchdowns in a single game. For his performance, he earned the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Award. On a low note, kicker Robbie Gould uncharacteristically missed two field goal attempts, and the Bears announced that defensive tackle Tommie Harris would miss the remainder of the season with a severe hamstring injury.[28]
Week 15: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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Buccaneers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 31 |
Bears | 7 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Date: December 17
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Partly sunny, 49 °F (9 °C)
- Game attendance: 62,260
- Referee: Larry Nemmers
- TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa
- Box score
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The Bears improved to 12–2 and secured home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with an overtime victory over their former division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bears entered the game without Pro Bowlers Mike Brown, Nathan Vasher and Tommie Harris. Additionally, Lovie Smith deactivated defensive tackle Tank Johnson due to his legal issues.[29]
Week 16: at Detroit Lions
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bears | 3 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 26 |
Lions | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
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- Date: December 24
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST/1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 60,665
- Referee: Terry McAulay
- TV announcers (Fox): Sam Rosen, Tim Ryan and Jay Glazer
- Box score
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The Bears traveled to
Week 17: vs. Green Bay Packers
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Packers | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 26 |
Bears | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Date: December 31
- Game time: 7:15 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Cloudy, 50 °F (10 °C)
- Game attendance: 62,287
- Referee: Bill Vinovich
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, John Madden and Andrea Kremer
- Box score
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After their road victory against the Detroit Lions, the Bears returned home to finish their season against the archenemy Green Bay Packers. On December 24, the NFL announced that they would move to game to a primetime slot, making it the final game of the 2006 regular season. The loss marked the Bears second consecutive loss in a regular season finale. Brett Favre appeared at the end of the game, and gave a tearful interview with an NBC Sports correspondent, where he admitted his future as a professional was still questionable. Additionally, Grossman's four turnovers (including two interceptions that were returned for a touchdown), zero passer rating, and press conference comments (where he admitted to being underprepared) drew criticism both from fans and the media as the Bears' regular season came to an end.[31][32]
Playoffs
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The Bears clinched a
Post season schedule
Round | Date | Opponent | Result | Game site | |
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NFC Wild Card | First-round bye | ||||
NFC Divisional | January 14, 2007 | Seattle Seahawks (4) | W 27–24 (OT) | Soldier Field | |
NFC Championship | January 21, 2007 | New Orleans Saints (2) | W 39–14 | Soldier Field | |
Super Bowl XLI | February 4, 2007 | vs. Indianapolis Colts (A3) | L 17–29 | Dolphin Stadium
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NFC Divisional playoff: vs Seattle Seahawks (4)
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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Seahawks | 0 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Bears | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
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- Date: January 14, 2007
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. Gerald Austin
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pam Oliver and Chris Myers
- Box score
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The Bears advanced to the NFC Championship game by defeating the Seattle Seahawks on January 14, 2007. In a hard-fought battle, the Bears had to rely on all “four phases” of the game (offense, defense, special teams, and crowd noise) to win 27–24 in overtime.[33]
NFC Championship: vs New Orleans Saints (2)
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Saints | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Bears | 3 | 13 | 2 | 21 | 39 |
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Date: January 21, 2007
- Game time: 2:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Snow, 28 °F (−2 °C)
- Game attendance: 61,047
- Referee: Terry McAulay
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pam Oliver and Chris Myers
- Box score
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The Chicago Bears returned to Soldier Field to play the second-seeded New Orleans Saints for the right to represent the NFC in Super Bowl XLI. On a cold field with unsure footing, and eventually falling snow, the Bears defeated the Saints 39–14 to claim their first NFC Championship since the 1985 Season. After the game, Bears owner Virginia McCaskey was presented the George Halas Trophy, named after her late father, "Papa Bear" George Halas. With the win, Lovie Smith became the first African American coach to achieve a Super Bowl berth. In Super Bowl XLI, The Bears would match up against the Indianapolis Colts, and Smith would face his mentor, Tony Dungy.[34]
Super Bowl XLI: vs Indianapolis Colts (A3)
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Colts | 6 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 29 |
Bears | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
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- Date: February 4, 2007
- Game time: 5:25 p.m. CST/6:25 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Rain, 67 °F (19 °C)
- Game attendance: 74,512
- Referee: Tony Corrente
- TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms, Solomon Wilcots, Steve Tasker, Lesley Visser and Sam Ryan
- Box score
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2007 Pro Bowl
Eight members of the Chicago Bears were selected to play in the 2007 Pro Bowl. Olin Kreutz, Tommie Harris, Lance Briggs, Brian Urlacher, Robbie Gould, Devin Hester, and Brendon Ayanbadejo were selected by NFL fans throughout the nation to represent the Bears.[36] The eight selections were the most from any team in the NFC. The Bears had not sent that many players to Honolulu since the 1986 Pro Bowl, which succeeded the 1985 NFL season, when they sent nine. On January 25, Bears' left guard Ruben Brown was named to his ninth Pro Bowl, taking the spot of injured Shawn Andrews of the Philadelphia Eagles.[37] However, Harris, Urlacher, Kreutz, and Briggs missed the Pro Bowl on the account of injuries.
Off the field incidents
Perhaps the most prevalent off-field occurrences were the actions taken by and against
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Final roster
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