2000 NFL season
The 2000 NFL season was the 81st regular season of the National Football League. The season ended with Super Bowl XXXV when the Baltimore Ravens defeated the New York Giants.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Final standings
W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT= Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against
[edit] 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).
[edit] Playoffs
- Main article: NFL playoffs, 2000-01
- Home team in capitals
- 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
- Wild-Card playoffs: NEW ORLEANS 31, St. Louis 28; PHILADELPHIA 21, Tampa Bay 3
- Divisional playoffs: MINNESOTA 34, New Orleans 16; N.Y. GIANTS 20, Philadelphia 10
- NFC Championship: N.Y. GIANTS 41, Minnesota 0
[edit] Milestones
The following players set all-time NFL records during the season:
| Most Rushing Yards, game | Corey Dillon, Cincinnati, October 22, vs. Denver (278 yards)
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| Most Receptions, game | Terrell Owens, San Francisco, September 29, vs. Chicago (20)
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| Most Points, career | Gary Anderson, Minnesota, broken October 22, vs. Buffalo (2,004)
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[edit] Statistical leaders
| Points scored | St. Louis Rams (540)
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| Total yards gained | St. Louis Rams (7,075)
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| Yards rushing | Oakland Raiders (2,470)
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| Yards passing | St. Louis Rams (5,232)
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| Fewest points allowed | Baltimore Ravens (165)
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| Fewest total yards allowed | Tennessee Titans (3,813)
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| Fewest rushing yards allowed | Baltimore Ravens (970)
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| Fewest passing yards allowed | Tennessee Titans (2,423)
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[edit] Individual
| Scoring | Marshall Faulk, St. Louis (160 points)
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| Touchdowns | Marshall Faulk, St. Louis (26 TDs)
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| Most field goals made | Matt Stover, Baltimore (35 FGs)
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| Rushing | Edgerrin James, Indianapolis (1,709 yards)
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| Passing | Brian Griese, Denver (102.9 rating)
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| Passing touchdowns | Daunte Culpepper, Minnesota and Peyton Manning, Indianapolis (33 TDs)
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| Pass receiving | Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis and Muhsin Muhammad, Carolina (102 catches)
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| Pass receiving yards | Torry Holt, St. Louis (1,635)
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| Punt returns | Jermaine Lewis, Baltimore (16.1 average yards)
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| Kickoff returns | Darrick Vaughn, Atlanta (27.7 average yards)
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| Interceptions | Darren Sharper, Green Bay (9)
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| Punting | Darren Bennett, San Diego (46.2 average yards)
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| Sacks | La'Roi Glover, New Orleans (17)
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[edit] Awards
| Most Valuable Player | Marshall Faulk, Running back, St. Louis
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| Coach of the Year | Jim Haslett, New Orleans
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| Offensive Player of the Year | Marshall Faulk, Running back, St. Louis
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| Defensive Player of the Year | Ray Lewis, Linebacker, Baltimore
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| Offensive Rookie of the Year | Mike Anderson, Running Back, Denver
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| Defensive Rookie of the Year | Brian Urlacher, Linebacker, Chicago
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| NFL Comeback Player of the Year | Joe Johnson, Defensive End, New Orleans
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[edit] References
