In fact, while the 1972 Dolphins had an unblemished record, they are not often considered to be the best team ever. That honor, instead, is usually handed to those 18-win 1985 Bears.
Led by head coach Mike Ditka, linebacker Mike Singletary, running back Walter Payton and quarterback Jim McMahon, the Bears started out 12-0 before losing on Monday Night Football to the Dolphins. They completed the regular season 15-1 before outscoring their opponents 91-10 in the playoffs — including a 46-10 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl XX.
Including the playoffs, the team allowed just 208 points — fewer than 11 per game.
Singletary won the Defensive Player of the Year award, while Ditka took home the Coach of the Year honor.
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