Super Bowl XLI was unique. It was the only time in NFL history that the Super Bowl was played in the rain. At that time, the rain was so heavy and so steady that it made it extremely difficult for either team to do what they wanted to do offensively.
Heading into the game, the storyline was that one of the NFL’s best defenses was about to face off against one of the NFL’s most dangerous offenses. Additionally, the storyline was that the Chicago Bears were a tough outdoor football team while the Indianapolis Colts were a soft, finesse football team with a timing offense.