Who played in the 2006 NFC Championship Game?

Who played in the 2006 NFC Championship Game?

15 years ago Friday, the Bears defeated the New Orleans Saints 39-17 at snowy Soldier Field to win the NFC championship and bring home the George Halas Trophy.

Who was the QB for the Bears in 2006?

Rex Grossman
Starters

Pos Player GS
QB Rex Grossman 16
RB Thomas Jones 16
FB Jason McKie 12
WR Bernard Berrian 14

Has an NFL team gone undefeated?

Other NFL perfect regular seasons Apart from the 1972 Dolphins, three NFL teams have completed undefeated and untied regular seasons: the 1934 Chicago Bears, the 1942 Chicago Bears, and the 2007 New England Patriots.

What NFL teams run a 46 defense?

The 46 defense was originally developed and popularized with the Chicago Bears by their defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, who later became head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals.

Who created the 4 6 defense?

Buddy Ryan
The 4-6 defense was created by Buddy Ryan to stop the ground game in the 1980’s as well as provide a pass rush that couldn’t be stopped.

Who won the NFC Championship 2006?

Seattle Seahawks2006 NFC Championship Game / Champion

Who did the Bears lose to in 2006?

The 2006 Chicago Bears were looking to bounce back from a 2005 season that saw them make the playoffs. They won their division and even clinched a first-round bye week. Unfortunately for the Bears, they were ousted by the Carolina Panthers in the divisional round 29-21.

Who invented 3/4 defense?

Bud Wilkinson
The 3–4 defense was originally devised by Bud Wilkinson at the University of Oklahoma in the 1940s as the 5-2 Oklahoma defense. The 1972 Miami Dolphins were the first team to win a Super Bowl with the 3–4 defense, going undefeated and using number 53, Bob Matheson, as a down lineman or rushing linebacker.

  • July 31, 2022