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NFL: The Top 30 teams of the modern era

By S. Silverman

Jan 31, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the golden NFL shield logo at the entrance to the 4th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the golden NFL shield logo at the entrance to the 4th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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  1. 1963 Chicago Bears

This was the last of George Halas’s NFL championship teams. The Bears had a brilliant season as they went 11-1-2 during the year and finished in first place in the West Division during the regular season.

They were not an offensive juggernaut with tough guy Bill Wade at quarterback, but bull-strong tight end Mike Ditka was virtually unstoppable that year with 59 receptions for 794 yards and eight TDs. The Bears were simply dominant on defense with Doug Atkins anchoring the defensive line from his defensive end position and middle linebacker Bill George shutting down opponents in the running game. Cornerback Dave “The Weasel” Whitsell was one of the game’s top cover men and he shut down opposing receivers.

The Bears outlasted the New York Giants 14-10 in the 1963 NFL title game to win their first title since 1946.

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