The 2000 Chicago Bears season was their 81st regular season completed in the National Football League. The club posted a disappointing 5-11 record under head coach Dick Jauron. The season saw the addition of rookie sensation Brian Urlacher who would win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.
The Bears in 2000 played an NFL record 13 games against opponents that ended the season with a winning record, including four in their own division twice each; the Bears had a record of 4-9 against these teams.
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