1965 Chicago Bears

The 1965 Chicago Bears season was their 46th regular season completed in the National Football League. The club posted a 9-5 record, earning them a third place finish in the NFL Western Conference. The club improved over the dismal 5-9 record of the previous season.

They started the season 0-3, but thanks to rookies Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus, the team won 9 of the last 11 games. Sayers had a magnificent rookie season, and in one game against the San Francisco 49ers at Chicago's Wrigley Field on December 12, he scored 6 touchdowns in a 61-20 Bears win. Gale Sayers would set an NFL rookie record with 22 touchdowns in one season. The six touchdown performance from December 12, would tie an NFL record and set a new Bears record.

Awards and records

 * Gale Sayers, NFL rookie record, most touchdowns in one season (22)
 * Gale Sayers, NFL record (tied), most touchdowns in one game (6)
 * Gale Sayers, Club record, most touchdowns in one game (6)