2005 Chicago Bears season
The 2005 season was the Chicago Bears' 86th in the National Football League (NFL). The team improved to an 11–5 record from a 5–11 record in 2004, earning them their first playoff berth and NFC North title since 2001 and the second seed in the NFC for the playoffs.
Saints quarterback Aaron Brooks passes against the Bears at Tiger Stadium
The 2005 NFL season was the 86th regular season of the National Football League (NFL).
The Louisiana Superdome did not host the New Orleans Saints during the 2005 season, due in part to damage seen here.
Atlanta at Detroit on Thanksgiving, November 24, 2005
Pittsburgh Super Bowl winners Ben Roethlisberger and Jerome Bettis with sportscaster Chris Berman at Super Bowl XL media day
Defending champions the New England Patriots at the eventual Super Bowl winners the Pittsburgh Steelers, September 25