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8: Sacks of Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme, all by defensive linemen. Before Sunday, the Panthers had allowed only 12 sacks all season.
16: Interceptions by the 2005 Bears, one fewer than all of last season and more than in the 2002 and 2003 seasons.
0: Sacks allowed by the Bears’ offensive line against a defensive line that includes ends Julius Peppers and Mike Rucker, who have combined for 11 this season.
10: Carolina possessions with two or fewer first downs–the Panthers’ first 10 possessions. They had no drive longer than 56 yards and only one possession lasting longer than 3:30 before the fourth quarter.
238: Total offensive yards by Carolina, which became the ninth straight Bears opponent held under 300 yards.
