The team improved to an 11–5 record from a 5–11 record in 2004, earning them their first playoff berth and NFC North title since 2001 and the second seed in the NFC for the playoffs.
The team's performance improved from a 5-11 record in 2004 to an 11-5 record, which led them to their first playoff berth and NFC North title since 2001, and the second seed in the NFC for the playoffs.