The 1984 Chicago Bears enjoyed a resurgent season under head coach Mike Ditka, finishing with a 10-6 record and clinching their first NFC Central title. A major highlight was Walter Payton surpassing Jim Brown to become the NFL's all-time leading rusher, while the team's formidable defense ranked third in the league for fewest points allowed. The season was capped by the franchise's first playoff victory of the Super Bowl era, a 23-19 win over the Washington Redskins, leading the team to its first NFC Championship Game appearance. A first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Mike Singletary was a legendary middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears who anchored the historic 1985 Super Bowl championship defense and earned 10 consecutive Pro Bowl selections.