2000 NFL season

Infobox NFL
year = 2000
NFLchampion = Baltimore Ravens
regular_season = September 3 2000 - December 25 2000
playoffs_start = December 30 2000
AFCchampion = Baltimore Ravens
NFCchampion = New York Giants
sb_name = XXXV
sb_date = January 28 2001
sb_site = Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
pb_date = February 4 2001

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.

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. 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 regular season standings

"W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT = Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against"

"Clinched playoff seeds are marked in parentheses and shaded in green"

tatistical leaders

Team

Notes

References

* "NFL Record and Fact Book" (ISBN 1-932994-36-X)
* [http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1991-2000 NFL History 1991-2000] (Last accessed October 17, 2005)
* "Total Football: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League" (ISBN 0-06-270174-6)
* [http://www.steelersfever.com/nfl_history_of_rules.html Steelers Fever - History of NFL Rules] (Last accessed October 17, 2005)