 The Bears improved upon their success the following season, by clinching their second consecutive NFC North title during Week 13 of the season, winning their first playoff game since 1995, and earning a trip to Super Bowl XLI.However, they fell short of the championship, losing 29–17 to the Indianapolis Colts.Following the 2006 season, the club decided to give Smith a contract extension through 2011, at roughly $5 million per year.