The 2001 Chicago Bears enjoyed a magical breakthrough season, finishing with an impressive 13-3 record and clinching the NFC Central title. Led by NFL Coach of the Year Dick Jauron and the league's top-ranked defense, the season was defined by a series of dramatic comeback victories, including back-to-back overtime wins featuring historic game-ending interception returns by safety Mike Brown. A second-round pick out of Michigan nicknamed the A-Train, Anthony Thomas was the 2001 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year for the Chicago Bears and recorded two 1,000-yard rushing seasons during his four years with the franchise.