2001 Chicago Bears season | |
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Owner | The McCaskey Family |
General manager | Jerry Angelo |
Head coach | Dick Jauron |
Home field | Soldier Field |
Results | |
Record | 13–3 |
Division place | 1st NFC Central |
Playoff finish | Lost Divisional Playoffs (vs. Eagles) 19–33 |
Pro Bowlers | C Olin Kreutz T James Williams DT Ted Washington LB Brian Urlacher ST Larry Whigham |
The 2001 Chicago Bears season was their 82nd regular season and 23rd postseason completed in the National Football League (NFL). The team finished with a 13–3 record under head coach Dick Jauron en route to an NFC Central title and the number two seed in the NFC, and the Bears' first playoff appearance since 1994. With former 1st round pick Cade McNown being traded during training camp, the Bears were led by Jim Miller. The team had five comeback wins during the season, including two straight improbable wins where safety Mike Brown returned an interception for the game-winning touchdown in overtime. However, the Bears were upset at home by the Philadelphia Eagles 33–19 in the NFC Divisional playoffs.