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The 2XXX NFL season was the XXth regular season of the National Football League (NFL). 32 teams each played 16 games. The season ended with Super Bowl LXXX when the Wikipedia Wikipedians defeated the Washington Generals.
Major rule changes
Major rule changes go here
Final standings
W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT= Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against
| Qualified for playoffs |
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| AFC East | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 14 | 2 | 0 | .875 | 437 | 260 |
| New York Jets | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 333 | 261 |
| Buffalo Bills | 9 | 7 | 0 | .562 | 395 | 284 |
| Miami Dolphins | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 275 | 354 |
| AFC North | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 15 | 1 | 0 | .938 | 372 | 251 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 9 | 7 | 0 | .562 | 317 | 268 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 374 | 372 |
| Cleveland Browns | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 276 | 390 |
| AFC South | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
| Indianapolis Colts | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 522 | 351 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 9 | 7 | 0 | .562 | 261 | 280 |
| Houston Texans | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 309 | 339 |
| Tennessee Titans | 5 | 11 | 0 | .312 | 344 | 439 |
| AFC West | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
| San Diego Chargers | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 446 | 313 |
| Denver Broncos | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 381 | 304 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 483 | 435 |
| Oakland Raiders | 5 | 11 | 0 | .312 | 320 | 442 |
| NFC East | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 13 | 3 | 0 | .812 | 386 | 260 |
| New York Giants | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 303 | 347 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 293 | 405 |
| Washington Redskins | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 240 | 265 |
| NFC North | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
| Green Bay Packers | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 424 | 380 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 405 | 395 |
| Detroit Lions | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 296 | 350 |
| Chicago Bears | 5 | 11 | 0 | .312 | 231 | 331 |
| NFC South | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
| Atlanta Falcons | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 340 | 337 |
| New Orleans Saints | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 348 | 405 |
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 355 | 339 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 5 | 11 | 0 | .312 | 301 | 304 |
| NFC West | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
| Seattle Seahawks | 9 | 7 | 0 | .562 | 371 | 373 |
| St. Louis Rams | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 319 | 392 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 284 | 322 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 2 | 14 | 0 | .125 | 259 | 452 |
Tiebreakers
Tiebreakers go here
Playoffs
- Main article: NFL playoffs, 2004-05
- Home team in capitals
AFC
- Wild-Card playoffs: N.Y. Jets 20, SAN DIEGO 17 (OT); INDIANAPOLIS 49, Denver 24
- Divisional playoffs: PITTSBURGH 20, N.Y. Jets 17 (OT); NEW ENGLAND 20, Indianapolis 3
- AFC Championship: New England 41, PITTSBURGH 27
NFC
- Wild-Card playoffs: St. Louis 27, SEATTLE 20; Minnesota 31, GREEN BAY 17
- Divisional playoffs: ATLANTA 47, St. Louis 17; PHILADELPHIA 27, Minnesota 14
- NFC Championship: PHILADELPHIA 27, Atlanta 10
Super Bowl XXXIX
- New England (AFC) 24, Philadelphia (NFC) 21 at ALLTEL Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida
Statistical leaders
Team
| Points scored | Indianapolis Colts (522) |
| Total yards gained | Kansas City Chiefs (6,695) |
| Yards rushing | Atlanta Falcons (2,672) |
| Yards passing | Indianapolis Colts (4,623) |
| Fewest points allowed | Pittsburgh Steelers (251) |
| Fewest total yards allowed | Pittsburgh Steelers (4,134) |
| Fewest rushing yards allowed | Pittsburgh Steelers (1,299) |
| Fewest passing yards allowed | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2,579) |
Individual
| Scoring | Adam Vinatieri, New England (141 points) |
| Touchdowns | Shaun Alexander, Seattle (20 TDs) |
| Most field goals made | Adam Vinatieri, New England (31 FGs) |
| Rushing | Curtis Martin, New York Jets (1,697 yards) |
| Passing | Peyton Manning, Indianapolis (121.1 rating) |
| Passing touchdowns | Peyton Manning, Indianapolis (49 TDs) |
| Pass receiving | Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City (102 catches) |
| Pass receiving yards | Muhsin Muhammad, Carolina (1,405) |
| Punt returns | Eddie Drummond, Detroit (13.2 average yards) |
| Kickoff returns | Willie Ponder, New York Giants (26.9 average yards) |
| Interceptions | Ed Reed, Baltimore (9) |
| Punting | Shane Lechler, Oakland (46.7 average yards) |
| Sacks | Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis (16) |
Awards
| Most Valuable Player | Peyton Manning, Quarterback, Indianapolis |
| Coach of the Year | Marty Schottenheimer, San Diego |
| Offensive Player of the Year | Peyton Manning, Quarterback, Indianapolis |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Ed Reed, Safety, Baltimore |
| Offensive Rookie of the Year | Ben Roethlisberger, Quarterback, Pittsburgh |
| Defensive Rookie of the Year | Jonathan Vilma, Linebacker, New York Jets |
| NFL Comeback Player of the Year | Drew Brees, Quarterback, San Diego |