2000 National Football League 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.
Week 1 of the season reverted to Labor Day weekend in 2000. It would be the last NFL season to date to start Labor Day weekend.
Read more about 2000 National Football League Season: Major Rule Changes, Uniform and Logo Changes, Coaching Changes, Final Regular Season Standings, Playoffs, Milestones, Awards
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