The 2000 season was the Green Bay Packers' 80th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 82nd overall. It was the first season for which Mike Sherman was the head coach of the team. Sherman was the thirteenth head coach in franchise history.NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, , p.121 The Packers finished 9–7, failing to qualify for the playoffs. Both the Packers' total offense and total defense ranked 15th in the league.NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, , p. 215
Offseason Notable transactions March 31, 2000 – The New Orleans Saints send their 3rd round Pick and K. D. Williams to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Quarterback Aaron Brooks and Tight End Lamont Hall.NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, , p. 156
Additions Subtractions RB Ahman Green (Seahawks) DE Vaughn Booker (Bengals) DT Russell Maryland (Raiders) LB Anthony Davis (Ravens) CB Allen Rossum (Eagles) TE Jeff Thomason (Eagles) DE John Thierry (Browns) LB George Koonce (Seahawks) TE Ryan Wetnight (Bears) LB Jim Nelson (Bears) QB Danny Wuerffel (Saints) WR Desmond Howard (Lions) LB Nate Wayne (Broncos) DE Keith McKenzie (Browns) LB Mike Morton (Rams) CB Fred Vinson (Seahawks)
2000 NFL draft With their first pick (14th overall) in the 2000 NFL draft, the Packers selected future all-pro tight end Bubba Franks. Later in the draft, they selected future longtime starting offensive tackles Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher, as well as pro bowl defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila.
Undrafted free agents + 2000 undrafted free agents of notePlayerPositionCollegeBobby BrownWide receiverNotre DameKenny CoutainWide receiverMemphisHerbert GoodmanRunning backGracelandDamian JohnsonSafetyAlabama StateKevin JohnsonLinebackerOhio StateAdam NewmanTight endBoston CollegeBradley PittmanCornerbackSouthernDavid PurnellPunterNorthwest Missouri StateTravis WilliamsWide receiverNavy
Personnel
Staff
Roster
Preseason Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance August 4 New York Jets W 37–24 1–0 Lambeau Field 59,585 August 13 at Denver Broncos L 20–26 1–1 Mile High Stadium 75,367 August 21 at Miami Dolphins L 14–17 1–2 Pro Player Stadium 60,287 August 26 Cleveland Browns W 34–33 2–2 Lambeau Field 59,687
Regular season
Schedule The Packers finished in third place in the NFC Central division with a 9–7 record, ahead of the Detroit Lions due to a divisional tiebreaker. This is to date the last season the Packers finished above .500 and missed the playoffs.
Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance 1 September 3 New York Jets L 16–20 0–1 Lambeau Field 59,870 2 September 10 at Buffalo Bills L 18–27 0–2 Ralph Wilson Stadium 72,722 3 September 17 Philadelphia Eagles W 6–3 1–2 Lambeau Field 59,869 4 September 24 at Arizona Cardinals W 29–3 2–2 Sun Devil Stadium 69,568 5 October 1 Chicago Bears L 24–27 2–3 Lambeau Field 59,869 6 October 8 at Detroit Lions L 24–31 2–4 Pontiac Silverdome 77,549 7 October 15 San Francisco 49ers W 31–28 3–4 Lambeau Field 59,870 8 Bye 9 October 29 at Miami Dolphins L 20–28 3–5 Pro Player Stadium 73,740 10 November 6 Minnesota Vikings W 26–20 4–5 Lambeau Field 59,854 11 November 12 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 15–20 4–6 Raymond James Stadium 65,621 12 November 19 Indianapolis Colts W 26–24 5–6 Lambeau Field 59,869 13 November 27 at Carolina Panthers L 14–31 5–7 Ericsson Stadium 73,295 14 December 3 at Chicago Bears W 28–6 6–7 Soldier Field 66,944 15 December 10 Detroit Lions W 26–13 7–7 Lambeau Field 59,854 16 December 17 at Minnesota Vikings W 33–28 8–7 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 64,183 17 December 24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 17–14 9–7 Lambeau Field 59,692
Game summaries
Week 5: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 10: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Known for its dramatic walk-off victory by the Packers as Antonio Freeman caught a long pass for a walk-off touchdown. Freeman made the catch after the ball bounced off a defender and then himself, while laying on the ground, before getting up and running into the endzone. Announcer Al Michaels exclaimed during the immediate replay "He did what?", a phrase that is now associated with the game.
Week 12: vs Indianapolis Colts
Standings
Best performances Brett Favre, Week 5, 333 Passing Yards vs. Chicago Brett Favre, Week 12, 301 Passing Yards vs. Indianapolis Antonio Freeman, Week 7, 116 receiving yards vs. San Francisco Antonio Freeman, Week 10, 118 receiving yards vs. Minnesota Ahman Green, Week 12, 153 rushing yards vs. Indianapolis Ahman Green, Week 15, 118 rushing yards vs. Detroit Ahman Green, Week 16, 161 rushing yards vs. Minnesota Bill Schroeder, Week 12, 155 receiving yards vs. Indianapolis Bill Schroeder, Week 14, 119 receiving yards vs. Chicago
Awards and records Na'il Diggs, PFW/Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie TeamNFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, , p. 203 Brett Favre, NFC leader, passing attempts (580) Ryan Longwell, NFC Special Teams Player of the Week, week 3 Ryan Longwell, NFC Special Teams Player of the Week, week 16NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, , p. 202 Ryan Longwell, NFC leader, field goals made (33) Ryan Longwell, NFC leader, field goals attempted (38) Allen Rossum, NFC Special Teams Player of the Week, week 12 Darren Sharper, NFL leader, interceptions (9) Darren Sharper, All-NFL Team (selected by Associated Press and Pro Football Weekly) Darren Sharper, Associated Press All-Pro selection Darren Sharper, Pro Football Writers of America All-Pro selection
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