2000 San Diego Chargers season

The 2000 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 8–8 record in 1999. It is the worst record of any Chargers team in history. They earned the 1st overall pick in the 2001 NFL draft in which they would later trade to acquire LaDanian Tomlinson. Punter Darren Bennett lead the league in average yards with 46.2.

Awards and honors

 * Darren Bennett, AFC Pro Bowl Selection,
 * Junior Seau, AFC Pro Bowl Selection,