Many NFL teams have dominated a season and excited the world.  When this happens, there’s always discussion as to where that team ranks amongst the greatest teams of all-time.  It happens every decade or so, and of course there is never a right answer.  But one team in particular still stands out after all this time as being truly special.

It was on this day, January 26th, 1986, that the Chicago Bears dismantled the Patriots in Super Bowl XX.  The Pats got out to an early lead, and then the Bears kicked into high gear winning the game 46 – 10.

The Bears possessed a solid offense led by Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton.  Yet what sets them apart was their defense.  Led by Buddy Ryan, the Bears defense was packed with special players including Mike Singletary, William Perry, Richard Dent, and Wilber Marshall.