Starting off the new series of posts are fantasy matchups from the past & present of pro football alongside some college football matchups as well. Today's matchup is the '85 Chicago Bears vs. the 2000 Ravens. Here's a breakdown of the matchup & I'll need some responses if your reading this on who would win.
'85 Bears Hall of Famers/Star Players: Walter Payton (RB), Mike Singletary (MLB), Dan Hampton (DT), Richard Dent (DE), Jim McMahon (QB), Willie Gault (WR/Olympic sprinter), Wilber Marshall(OLB), Otis Wilson (OLB), William "The Refrigerator" Perry (DT), Gary Fencik (SS) Head Coach: Mike Ditka. Defensive Coordinator: Buddy Ryan
Regular Seaon Record (1985): 15-1 (only lost came to Miami Dolphins Week 13)
Accomplishments: Won NFC Central, Won NFC Championship, Won Super Bowl XX (Richard Dent named MVP), shut out two playoff opponents, only allowed 10 points the entire post-season, 4 total shutouts during the 1985 season. Buddy Ryan perfects the 46 Defense. Mike Ditka wins Coach of the Year, Mike Singletary wins Defensive MVP, NFC Defensive Player of the year for the 1985 season.
Road to Super Bowl XX: def. NY Giants 21-0 Divisional Round), def. L.A. Rams 24-0 (NFC Title Game), def. New England Patriots 46-10 (Super Bowl XX).
2000 Ravens Star Players: Ray Lewis (MLB), Jamal Lewis (RB), Priest Holmes (RB), Jermaine Lewis (WR/PR/KR), Trent Dilfer(QB), Shannon Sharpe (TE), Jonathan Ogden (OT), Sam Adams (DT), Tony Siragusa (DT), Rob Burnett (DE), Michael McCray(DE), Adalieus Thomas (DE/LB), Jamie Sharper (OLB), Peter Boulware (OLB/DE), Chris McAlister (CB), Duane Starks(CB), Rod Woodson (Safety; in Hall of Fame), Matt Stover (K).
Regular Season Record (2000): 12-4
Accomplishments: 2nd in AFC Central, won AFC Title, won Super Bowl XXXV (Ray Lewis named MVP), won three straight playoff games to reach Super Bowl XXXV, defeated the Tennessee Titans at home twice, Ray Lewis wins NFL Defensive MVP, shut out four opponents during the regular season. Went on a month long touchdown drought where the offense did not score a single touchdown for the month of October.
Road to Super Bowl XXXV: def. Denver Broncos 21-3 (Wild Card ), def. @Tennessee Titans 24-10 (Divisional Round), def. @Oakland Raiders 16-3 (AFC Title Game), def. NY Giants 34-7 (Super Bowl XXXV).
That's the tale of the tape for this matchup. Comment on who do you think would win in this matchup.
