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Historic Moments: Crushing defense
Jan. 5, 1986: Bears 21, N.Y. Giants 0. The New York Giants were supposed to have a chance in the NFC semifinal game. They didn't. The Bears won 21-0 with a defense as cold-hearted as the weather.
The Chicago Tribune headline the day after the game. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
This muffed punt by Giants' Sean Landeta resulted in a Bears touchdown by Shaun Gayle. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) is wrapped up by Bears defensive end Richard Dent (95) during the first quarter. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
Matt Suhey (26) leaps over New York Giants Harry Carson (53) as he carries the ball in the first quarter. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
Richard Dent sacks Giants quarterback Phil Simms during their game on Jan. 5, 1986 at Soldier Field. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
Wilber Marshall (58), Richard Dent (95) and Mike Singletary (50) were key players on a Bears defense that posted back-to-back shutouts in the '86 playoffs. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
Dan Hampton had one of the Bears' four sacks in the '86 playoff win over the Giants. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
Mike Singletary closes in on Giants quarteback Phil Simms, who was sacked six times. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
New York Giants' quarterback Phil Simms (11) is brought down by Chicago Bears' Mike Singletary during the third quarter. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
Otis Wilson (left) and Dave Duerson celebrate at Soldier Field. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
Otis Wilson (left), Wilber Marshall were the outside linebackers on a Bears defense that held opponents scoreless in back-to-back playoff games in '86. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
New York Giants players try to block a kick. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) loses control the ball as Chicago Bears' Wilbur Marshall (58) closes in on him. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
From right, quarterback Jim McMahon (9), coach Mike Ditka, and safety Gary Fencik (45) charge the field. The Bears glided into the Super Bowl with a 15-1 regular-season record and two shutout playoff victories. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
The front of the sports section of the Chicago Tribune headline the day after the game. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
The front of the sports section of the Chicago Tribune headline the day after the game. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
