The 2000 Chicago Bears season was highlighted by the sensational debut of linebacker Brian Urlacher, who won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award and earned a Pro Bowl selection. Despite a 5-11 record, the team showed great resilience by playing an NFL-record 13 games against winning teams and finished the season on a high note with a thrilling victory over the Detroit Lions. The Chicago Bears experienced a resurgence in the 2000s, highlighted by an appearance in Super Bowl XLI and three NFC North division titles. The decade was defined by a dominant defense led by Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher and an exciting special teams unit featuring record-breaking returner Devin Hester. A first-round pick in the 2000 NFL Draft, Brian Urlacher was a legendary linebacker for the Chicago Bears who earned eight Pro Bowl selections, the 2005 Defensive Player of the Year award, and a 2018 induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.