2000 New York Jets season

The 2000 New York Jets season was the 41st season for the team, and the 31st in the National Football League. The team tried to improve upon its 8–8 record from 1999. Under the auspices of new head coach Al Groh, who took over for the then-retired Bill Parcells, the team finished 9–7. This would be the only season Groh coached the team; he took the head coaching job at the University of Virginia after the season.

Schedule
The Jets were ranked 12th in the NFL in total offense and finished tied with Philadelphia for 10th in total defense.

Best performances

 * Curtis Martin, Week 14, 203 Rushing Yards vs. Indianapolis (Franchise Record)
 * Richie Anderson, Week 8, 109 Rushing Yards vs. Miami
 * Richie Anderson, Week 15, 103 Rushing Yards vs. Oakland
 * Wayne Chrebet, Week 8, 104 Receiving Yards vs. Miami
 * Wayne Chrebet, Week 11, 140 Receiving Yards vs. Indianapolis
 * Laveranues Coles, Week 9, 131 Receiving Yards vs. Buffalo
 * Vinny Testaverde, Week 8, 378 Passing Yards vs. Miami Dolphins
 * Vinny Testaverde, Week 17, 481 Passing Yards vs. Baltimore Ravens
 * Dedric Ward, Week 1, 104 Receiving Yards vs. Green Bay
 * Dedric Ward, Week 2, 100 Receiving Yards vs. New England

Statistics

 * NFL Leader, Passes Attempted, 637 Passes
 * NFL Leader (tied), Times Sacked, 20

Awards and records

 * Richie Anderson, AFC Pro Bowl Selection
 * Bryan Cox, AFC Defensive Player of the Week, Week 14
 * Mo Lewis, AFC Defensive Player of the Week, Week 7
 * Mo Lewis, AFC Pro Bowl Selection
 * Curtis Martin, AFC Offensive Player of the Month, September
 * Kevin Mawae, AFC Pro Bowl Selection