The 2006 Miami Dolphins season was highlighted by an elite defense that ranked fourth in the NFL and featured AP Defensive Player of the Year Jason Taylor. While finishing 6-10, the team secured notable victories, including a 31-13 upset of the eventual NFC champion Chicago Bears and a 21-0 shutout of the New England Patriots, while running back Ronnie Brown surpassed 1,000 rushing yards. A three-time Pro Bowl selection and 2004 NFL passing yards leader, Daunte Culpepper was a powerful dual-threat quarterback who started four games for the Miami Dolphins in 2006 during an 11-season career primarily spent with the Minnesota Vikings.