2010 Chicago Bears season
The 2010 Chicago Bears season was the franchise's 91st season overall in the National Football League (NFL). Coming off a disappointing 7–9 record in the 2009 season and failing to qualify for the NFL playoffs for a third consecutive season, the Bears sought to develop their roster and improve on their record in 2010, particularly their standing in the NFC North. All Bears home games were scheduled to be played at Soldier Field. With their final regular season record at 11–5, the Bears improved drastically on their 2009 record. Their regular season finished with their first playoff appearance since the Super Bowl season of 2006, winning the NFC North division and earning a bye as the NFC's second seed. The Bears won their first game in the Divisional round of the playoffs, defeating the Seattle Seahawks, to advance to the NFC Championship game. However, their season came to an end with a 21–14 loss to their longtime rivals and eventual Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers.
| 2010 Chicago Bears season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | The McCaskey Family |
| General manager | Jerry Angelo |
| Head coach | Lovie Smith |
| Home field | Soldier Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 11–5 |
| Division place | 1st NFC North |
| Playoff finish | Won Divisional Playoffs (vs. Seahawks) 35–24 Lost NFC Championship (vs. Packers) 14–21 |
| Pro Bowlers | DE Julius Peppers OLB Lance Briggs MLB Brian Urlacher PR/KR Devin Hester |
| AP All-Pros | DE Julius Peppers KR Devin Hester LB Brian Urlacher (2nd team) S Chris Harris (2nd team) |
| Uniform | |
This was the last time the Bears won the NFC North and appeared in the postseason until 2018. This is also the most recent season the Bears won a playoff game.