2001 Chicago Bears season

2001 Chicago Bears season
OwnerThe McCaskey Family
General managerJerry Angelo
Head coachDick Jauron
Home fieldSoldier Field
Results
Record13–3
Division place1st NFC Central
Playoff finishLost Divisional Playoffs
(vs. Eagles) 19–33
Pro BowlersC 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.