What was so special about the 85 Bears?

Since the adoption of the 16-game schedule in 1978, the 1985 Chicago Bears are the only team to score 400 or more points while allowing fewer than 200. Led by the great Walter Payton, who ran for 1,551 yards and a 4.8 average per carry, the Bears led the NFL in rushing yardage and were fifth in average yards per carry.

Was the 85 Bears the best defense ever?

Bears '85 defense voted best ever, again

The options were the 1985 Bears, 2000 Baltimore Ravens, 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1969 Kansas City Chiefs, 1977 Dallas Cowboys, 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1972 Miami Dolphins and 2013 Seattle Seahawks. The Monsters of the Midway got by far the most votes with 126.

Why was 85 Bears best defense?

1985 Chicago Bears

They had three Hall of Famers on their front — linebacker Mike Singletary, and defensive ends Dan Hampton and Richard Dent — leading their famous "46" defense, an aggressive scheme that overwhelmed opposing offensive lines.

What did they call the 85 Bears defense?

Monsters of the Midway -- Chicago Bears (58 letters)

Your neglect in failing to mention the "Monsters of the Midway" is inexcusable. No nickname could have been more fitting of the fury and ferociousness that embodied the greatest defense in the history of the NFL, the 1985 Chicago Bears.

What game did the 85 Bears lose?

December 2nd, 1985: Chicago Bears get shocked by the Miami Dolphins, lose only game of the season to end undefeated streak.

1985 Bears: The Greatest Defensive Season of All-Time! | Legendary Teams

Who beat 85 Bears?

This Day in Dolphins History: December 2, 1985

In maybe the most memorable Monday Night Football game in NFL history, the Miami Dolphins beat the then-unbeaten Chicago Bears 38-24 on Monday Night Football. It would be the only loss the Bears had in the 1985 season.

Who did the Bears beat 73 0?

Less than a minute into the game, the Bears' running back Bill Osmanski ran 68 yards to score the first touchdown. After the Redskins narrowly missed an opportunity to tie the game, the Bears clamped down and began to dominate, leaving the field at halftime with a 28-0 lead.

What is the 46 defense weakness?

A weakness of the 46 defense is that with eight defensive players lining up near the line of scrimmage and only three in the secondary, it leaves areas open for receivers to catch passes. Also, timed passes can be thrown before the players blitzing have a chance to reach the quarterback.

How dominant were the 85 Bears?

The '85 Bears reigned supreme.

That includes a 21-0 win over the Giants in the divisional round, a 24-0 win over the Rams in the NFC Championship Game and the shellacking of the Patriots in the Super Bowl. They scored 9.1 times as many points as their playoff opponents, by far the largest ratio for any team.

What stopped the 46 defense?

The reason the 46 defense fell out of favor is that when it came to pass coverage, you only had three defensive backs to protect the whole field. It was designed to leave the cornerbacks in man coverage 90 percent of the time, while the FS was left on an island playing a deep zone.

What was the best Bears defense ever?

The 1985 Bears - The Stats

Many believe that the 1985 Bears are the greatest defense ever and will never be touched again. Chicago allowed an NFL-low 12.4 points per game and surrendered just 10 total points during three playoff wins, including a 46-10 beatdown of the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX.

What is the best defense in football history?

Steel Curtain: the iconic name says it all. Love them or hate them, no team has ever done dominant defense better or for longer than the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s. Mean Joe Greene, probably the greatest Steeler ever, was the hall-of-fame anchor.

Who was the best player on the 85 Bears defense?

Along those lines, you've got to start by mentioning the 1985 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Mike Singletary. “Samurai Mike” was the team's defensive heart and soul. He recorded over 100 solo tackles that season, leading the “46” defense to a No. 1 overall ranking.

Why is it called dime defense?

The defense gets its name because a dime, worth ten cents, is the next step up in United States coin currency from a nickel, which is worth 5 cents. There are also "quarter" and "half-dollar" formations, each protecting against progressively deeper and more likely pass attempts.

Where did the 85 Bears offense rank?

But the 1985 team was fourth in offensive DVOA and second in points scored. The Bears were also No. 5 on special teams, making them just the sixth team in DVOA history to accomplish the feat of ranking in the top five for all three phases of the game.

What was the best team in NFL history?

Who is the best Bears receiver of all time?

The Chicago Bears player with the most receiving yards in franchise history is Johnny Morris with 5,059 yards. This all-time receiving leader is followed by Harlon Hill and Alshon Jeffery with 4,616 yards and 4,549 yards respectively.

What is Cover 1 weakness?

The main weakness of the Cover 1 scheme is that there is only one deep defender that must cover a large amount of field and provide help on any deep threats. Offenses can attack Cover 1 schemes by sending two receivers on deep routes, provided that the quarterback has enough time for his receivers to get open.

What is Cover 2 weaknesses?

The weak spots against Cover 2 are multiple deep routes. The most natural “Cover 2 beater” is 4 vertical routes. With only two high safeties, the smallest mistake by either one of them, can lead to a wide receiver running free down the field. Cover 2 is also vulnerable against a trips formation.

What is Cover 2 man weakness?

The primary weakness of cover 2 man is intermediate to short routes breaking towards the middle of the field. Since a defender has no zones in the middle of the field to help him, there is plenty of room to run if a receiver can get off of press coverage and get a step to the middle of the field.

What is the biggest blowout in football history?

What was the biggest loss in NFL history?

San Francisco 49ers 55 - 10 win over Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXIV on January 28, 1990.

What is the biggest NFL defeat ever?

The Jacksonville Jaguars' 65-7 win over the Miami Dolphins in January 2000 is the biggest blowout in NFL playoff history. In more than two decades since Fred Taylor and the Jaguars obliterated Dan Marino and the Dolphins, no team has come close to matching the 58-point blowout.