This Day in Dolphins History: December 2, 1985
Who did 85 Bears lose to?
December 2nd, 1985: Chicago Bears get shocked by the Miami Dolphins, lose only game of the season to end undefeated streak. When it comes to the 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears, there weren't many blemishes from that special season. In fact, there's really just one game that stands out in a negative way.
How did Dan Marino beat the 85 Bears?
Marino, that's what. The Dolphins rolled him out of the pocket, away from right end Richard Dent and pressure that might thwart deep strikes to receivers Nat Moore, Mark Duper and Mark Clayton. The plan worked so effectively that while Marino completed only 14-of-27 passes in the first half, he threw for 270 yards.
Were the 85 Bears undefeated?
It was arguably the greatest season in Chicago sports history but it wasn't quite perfect. The Bears' glorious 1985 season had only one blemish, a 38-24 loss to the Dolphins on Dec.
Are the 85 Bears the best team ever?
In fact, the 1985 Chicago Bears may still be the most famous team in NFL history and much of their fame comes from the brilliance of their season, the best season by a team in NFL history.
22 related questions foundWhat was the best defense in NFL history?
1. 1985 Bears. While the Steel Curtain was special, the greatest NFL defense ever belongs to the 1985 Bears. Behind this legendary defense, the Bears went 15-1 and cruised through the playoffs, outscoring their three opponents 91-10.
Did the 72 Dolphins win the Super Bowl?
The 1972 Miami Dolphins won the AFC Eastern division and AFC championships and then defeated the Washington Redskins 14-7 in Super Bowl VII to complete an unblemished 17-0-0 record.
Did the Chicago Bears ever go undefeated?
In 1934, and again in 1942, the Bears posted undefeated and untied regular season records. Shocking losses suffered in the championship games in both seasons are what have kept their name from being mentioned in the same breath as the 1972 Miami Dolphins (Related story: Undefeated Teams).
Who has the most safeties in NFL history?
Jared Allen, Ted Hendricks, Justin Houston and Doug English share the NFL career record for safeties with four.
Who has the best Defence of all time?
With those areas in mind, here are the 10 best defenses in NFL history.
- 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers. ...
- 1972 Miami Dolphins. ...
- 1962 Green Bay Packers. ...
- 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ...
- 2013 Seattle Seahawks. ...
- 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers. ...
- 2000 Baltimore Ravens. ...
- 1985 Chicago Bears. The success of this team is almost mythical.
What is a 4 3 defense in the NFL?
In American football, a 4–3 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of four down linemen and three linebackers. It is called a "base defense" because it is the default defensive alignment used on "base downs" (1st and 2nd downs).
Who is the greatest NFL team ever?
1. 1962 Green Bay Packers – won NFL Champions – 11 Half of Famers. The 1962 Packers are the best football team of all time. The 1962 Packers made a big impression when they started their 1961 season with 109-14 for four games.
Who is the greatest Chicago Bear of all time?
Walter Payton
Walter Payton's legendary career leaves him with a reputation as the greatest Bear—and one of the greatest players ever in professional football. Payton played 13 years in the NFL and ran for over 1,000 yards in 10 of those seasons.
Who is best QB of all time?
Top 10 Best Quarterbacks of All Time in NFL Record
- Tom Brady. Team: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ...
- Joe Montana (Joe Cool) Team: San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs. ...
- Peyton Manning. Team: Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. ...
- Johnny Unitas. ...
- Otto Graham. ...
- Drew Brees. ...
- Dan Marino. ...
- Roger Staubach.
Who did the Giants beat in 1987?
The Giants defeated the Broncos, 39–20, for their first Super Bowl and first NFL title since 1956. The game was played on January 25, 1987, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
