The Bears reached the NFC Championship game in 1984 but were trounced by the San Francisco 49ers 23-0. That game served as motivation for the defense, and the entire team, as they entered the 1985 season.
Buddy Ryan: Through the Years

The Bears reached the NFC Championship game in 1984 but were trounced by the San Francisco 49ers 23-0. That game served as motivation for the defense, and the entire team, as they entered the 1985 season.