| 2000 National Football League season | |||
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| Regular season | |||
| Duration | September 3, 2000 - December 25, 2000 | ||
| Playoffs | |||
| Start date | December 30, 2000 | ||
| AFC Champions | Baltimore Ravens | ||
| NFC Champions | New York Giants | ||
| Super Bowl XXXV | |||
| Date | January 28, 2001 | ||
| Site | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida | ||
| Champions | Baltimore Ravens | ||
| Pro Bowl | |||
| Date | February 4, 2001 | ||
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Major rule changes
- In order to cut down on group celebrations, unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and fines will be assessed for celebrations by two or more players.
- Anyone wearing an eligible number (1-49 and 80-89) can play at quarterback without having to first report to the referee before a play.
- This rule change resulted in the increase of trick plays teams can employ on offense.
- The "Bert Emanuel" rule was implemented. Bert Tyrone Emanuel (born October 26, 1970 in Kansas City Missouri) is a former professional American football Wide receiver who A receiver has to have possession of the ball and control of the ball. If when making a catch and falling to the ground, the ball is allowed to touch the ground and still be considered a catch if the player maintains clear control of the ball.
Final standings
W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT= Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against
| Qualified for playoffs |
| AFC East | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 11 | 5 | 0 | . The AFC East is a division of the National Football League 's American Football Conference. The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami Florida Metropolitan Area. 688 | 323 | 226 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 10 | 6 | 0 | . The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis Indiana. 625 | 429 | 326 |
| New York Jets | 9 | 7 | 0 | . The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. 563 | 321 | 321 |
| Buffalo Bills | 8 | 8 | 0 | . The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo New York Metropolitan area, playing seven of their home games in the suburb 500 | 315 | 350 |
| New England Patriots | 5 | 11 | 0 | . The New England Patriots, commonly called the " Pats " by sports writers and fans are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston 313 | 276 | 338 |
| AFC Central | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
| Tennessee Titans | 13 | 3 | 0 | . The AFC Central was a division of the National Football League 's American Football Conference from 1970 to 2001 The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville Tennessee. 813 | 346 | 191 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 12 | 4 | 0 | . The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore Maryland. 750 | 333 | 165 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 9 | 7 | 0 | . 563 | 321 | 255 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 9 | 0 | . 438 | 367 | 327 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 4 | 12 | 0 | . The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. 250 | 185 | 359 |
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 13 | 0 | . The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. 188 | 161 | 419 |
| AFC West | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
| Oakland Raiders | 12 | 4 | 0 | . The AFC West is a division of the National Football League 's American Football Conference. The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. 750 | 479 | 299 |
| Denver Broncos | 11 | 5 | 0 | . The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. 688 | 485 | 369 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 9 | 0 | . The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City Missouri. 438 | 355 | 354 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 6 | 10 | 0 | . The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle Washington, USA 375 | 320 | 405 |
| San Diego Chargers | 1 | 15 | 0 | . The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego California. 063 | 269 | 440 |
| NFC East | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 12 | 4 | 0 | . The NFC East is a division of the National Football League 's National Football Conference. The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. 750 | 328 | 246 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 11 | 5 | 0 | . The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 688 | 351 | 245 |
| Washington Redskins | 8 | 8 | 0 | . The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D 500 | 281 | 269 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 5 | 11 | 0 | . The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National 313 | 294 | 361 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 13 | 0 | . The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. 188 | 210 | 443 |
| NFC Central | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
| Minnesota Vikings | 11 | 5 | 0 | . The NFC North is a division of the National Football League 's National Football Conference. The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based out of Minneapolis Minnesota. 688 | 397 | 371 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 | 6 | 0 | . The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (often shortened as the Bucs) are a professional American football team based in Tampa Florida. 625 | 388 | 269 |
| Green Bay Packers | 9 | 7 | 0 | . The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay Wisconsin. 563 | 353 | 323 |
| Detroit Lions | 9 | 7 | 0 | . The Detroit Lions are an American football team based in Detroit Michigan. 563 | 307 | 307 |
| Chicago Bears | 5 | 11 | 0 | . The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. 313 | 216 | 355 |
| NFC West | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
| New Orleans Saints | 10 | 6 | 0 | . The NFC West is a division of the National Football League 's National Football Conference. The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans Louisiana. 625 | 354 | 305 |
| St. Louis Rams | 10 | 6 | 0 | . The St Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St 625 | 540 | 471 |
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 9 | 0 | . The Carolina Panthers are a professional football team based in Charlotte North Carolina, representing both North Carolina and South Carolina in the 438 | 310 | 310 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 6 | 10 | 0 | . The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team 375 | 388 | 422 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 4 | 12 | 0 | . The Atlanta Falcons are an American football team based in Atlanta Georgia. 250 | 252 | 413 |
Tiebreakers
- Green Bay finished ahead of Detroit in the NFC Central based on better division record (5-3 to Lions' 3-5).
- New Orleans finished ahead of St. Louis in the NFC West based on better division record (7-1 to Rams' 5-3).
- Tampa Bay was the second NFC Wild Card based on head-to-head victory over St. Louis (1-0).
Playoffs
- Home team in capitals
AFC
- Wild-Card playoffs: MIAMI 23, Indianapolis 17 (OT); BALTIMORE 21, Denver 3
- Divisional playoffs: OAKLAND 27, Miami 0; Baltimore 24, TENNESSEE 10
- AFC Championship: Baltimore 16, OAKLAND 3 at Network Associates Coliseum, Oakland, California, January 14, 2001
NFC
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- Divisional playoffs: MINNESOTA 34, New Orleans 16; N. Y. GIANTS 20, Philadelphia 10
- NFC Championship: N. Y. GIANTS 41, Minnesota 0 at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, January 14, 2001
Super Bowl
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Milestones
The following teams and players set all-time NFL records during the season:
| Record | Player/Team | Date/Opponent | Previous Record Holder[1] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Rushing Yards Gained, Game | Corey Dillon, Cincinnati (278) | October 22, vs. Raymond James Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa Florida. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Corey Dillon (born October 24, 1974 in Seattle Washington) is a former American football Running back. Denver | Walter Payton, Chicago vs. Walter Jerry Payton (July 25 1954 – November 1 1999 was an American football player who played for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League Minnesota, November 20, 1977 (275) |
| Most Pass Receptions, Game | Terrell Owens, San Francisco (20) | September 29, vs. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Terrell Eldorado Owens (ˈtɛɹl̩ (born December 7, 1973) is an American football Wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the Chicago | Tom Fears, L.A. Rams vs. Thomas Jesse Fears ( December 3, 1923 - January 4, 2000) was an American football Wide receiver for the Los Angeles The St Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St Green Bay, December 3, 1950 (18) |
| Most Points, Career | Gary Anderson, Minnesota | October 22, vs. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Gary Allan Anderson (born July 16, 1959 in Parys, Free State, South Africa) is a former American football Placekicker Buffalo | George Blanda 1949-1975 (2,002) |
| Most Two-Point Conversions by a Team, Game | St. George "The Fossil" Blanda (born September 17 1927, Youngwood Pennsylvania) is a former American football Placekicker and Louis (4) | October 15, vs. Atlanta | Tied by 2 teams (3) |
| Most Yards Gained by a Team, Season | St. Louis (7,075) | N/A | Miami, 1984 (6,936) |
| Most Passing Yards Gained by a Team, Season | St. Louis (5,232) | N/A | Miami, 1984 (5,018) |
Statistical leaders
Team
| Points scored | St. Louis Rams (540) |
| Total yards gained | St. Louis Rams (7,075) |
| Yards rushing | Oakland Raiders (2,470) |
| Yards passing | St. Louis Rams (5,232) |
| Fewest points allowed | Baltimore Ravens (165) |
| Fewest total yards allowed | Tennessee Titans (3,813) |
| Fewest rushing yards allowed | Baltimore Ravens (970) |
| Fewest passing yards allowed | Tennessee Titans (2,423) |
Individual
| Scoring | Marshall Faulk, St. Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former American football Running back, who Louis (160 points) |
| Touchdowns | Marshall Faulk, St. Louis (26 TDs) |
| Most field goals made | Matt Stover, Baltimore (35 FGs) |
| Rushing | Edgerrin James, Indianapolis (1,709 yards) |
| Passing | Brian Griese, Denver (102. For the science fiction and fantasy author see Matthew Stover John Matthew Stover (born January 27, 1968 in Dallas Texas, U Edgerrin Tyree James (EDGE-uh-rin (born August 1, 1978 in Immokalee, Florida nicknamed “The Edge” or just “Edge” is an American football Brian David Griese (Gree-see (born March 18 1975 in Miami Florida) is an American football Quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9 rating) |
| Passing touchdowns | Daunte Culpepper, Minnesota and Peyton Manning, Indianapolis (33 TDs) |
| Pass receiving | Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis and Muhsin Muhammad, Carolina (102 catches) |
| Pass receiving yards | Torry Holt, St. Daunte Richard Culpepper (born January 28, 1977 in) is a former American football Quarterback of the National Football League. Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24 1976 is an American football Quarterback who currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football Marvin Daniel Harrison (born August 25, 1972, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is an American football Wide receiver who currently plays Muhsin Muhammad II (Moo-SIN (born Melvin Campbell on May 5, 1973) is an American football Wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers Torrance "Torry" Jabar Holt (born June 5, 1976 in Gibsonville North Carolina) nicknamed "Big Game" is an NFL Louis (1,635) |
| Punt returns | Jermaine Lewis, Baltimore (16. Jermaine Lewis (born October 16, 1974 in Lanham Maryland) is an American football Wide receiver in the NFL. 1 average yards) |
| Kickoff returns | Darrick Vaughn, Atlanta (27. 7 average yards) |
| Interceptions | Darren Sharper, Green Bay (9) |
| Punting | Darren Bennett, San Diego (46. Darren Mallory Sharper (born November 3, 1975, in Richmond Virginia) is an American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings 2 average yards) |
| Sacks | La'Roi Glover, New Orleans (17) |
Awards
| Most Valuable Player | Marshall Faulk, Running back, St. The National Football League Most Valuable Player Award is given by various entities most notably the Associated Press, to the player who is considered most valuable Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former American football Running back, who A running back ( RB) is the position of a player on an American or Canadian football team who usually lines up in the offensive backfield. Louis |
| Coach of the Year | Jim Haslett, New Orleans |
| Offensive Player of the Year | Marshall Faulk, Running back, St. The National Football League Coach of the Year Award is presented annually by various news and sports organizations to the NFL head coach who has done the most outstanding job James Donald "Jim" Haslett (born December 9, 1955 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American football coach who currently The NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award is given annually by the Associated Press to the offensive player of the National Football League believed to Louis |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Ray Lewis, Linebacker, Baltimore |
| Offensive Rookie of the Year | Mike Anderson, Running Back, Denver |
| Defensive Rookie of the Year | Brian Urlacher, Linebacker, Chicago |
| NFL Comeback Player of the Year | Joe Johnson, Defensive End, New Orleans |
Notes
- ^ (2005) "Records", 2005 NFL Record and Fact Book. The NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award is given by the Associated Press to the league's most outstanding defensive player at the end of every NFL season since Ray Anthony Lewis (born May 15, 1975 in Bartow Florida) is an American football Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of This article relates to Sports. For the Vietnam War bombing raids see Operation Linebacker and Operation Linebacker II. Since 1967 The Associated Press has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFL American football players one for an offensive Michael Moschello "Mike" Anderson (born September 21 1973 in Winnsboro South Carolina) is an American Football Running back and former Since 1967 The Associated Press has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFL American football players one for an offensive Brian Keith Urlacher (UR lack er (born May 25 1978 in Pasco Washington) is an American football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football The NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award has been given out after every season since 1972 (except for 1985 Joseph T Johnson (born July 11, 1972 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a former American football Defensive end in the National Defensive end ( DE) is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football. NFL.
References
- NFL Record and Fact Book (ISBN 1-932994-36-X)
- NFL History 1991-2000 (Last accessed October 17, 2005)
- Total Football: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League (ISBN 0-06-270174-6)
- Steelers Fever - History of NFL Rules (Last accessed October 17, 2005)
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