#8: 2001 Bears
It was clear to everybody that the Bears were a team that overachieved in 2001. Up until that point the franchise had not made the playoffs since 1994. Their quarterback situation was mediocre at best. So it would have to be through great defense and power running that they’d find any success. After a series of miracle overtime victories early in the season, the Bears just got on a roll. They claimed the division title with a 13-3 record and a first round bye in the playoffs.
It didn’t do them much good. The Philadelphia Eagles came into Soldier Field and systematically dismantled them 33-19. It was difficult to watch knowing they could’ve played better. Losing starting QB Jim Miller early didn’t help either. Just a tough pill to swallow.
