The 2000 Washington season, then played as the Redskins, was highlighted by a strong 6-2 start and a top-ten ranked defense that allowed just 16.8 points per game. The team featured elite talent with four Pro Bowlers, including running back Stephen Davis and cornerback Champ Bailey, and secured memorable victories over the playoff-bound Giants, Buccaneers, and Ravens. Despite finishing 8-8, the season saw historic milestones such as Larry Centers becoming the NFL's all-time leader in receptions by a running back. The 2001 Washington Redskins season was highlighted by a historic five-game winning streak that saw the team become the first in NFL history to win five straight after an 0-5 start. Under first-year head coach Marty Schottenheimer, the team demonstrated remarkable resilience to finish with an 8-8 record. The season featured standout performances from linebacker LaVar Arrington, who earned Pro Bowl honors, and a defense that ranked among the top ten in the league for yards allowed. The Washington Commanders (then the Redskins) experienced a decade highlighted by the return of Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs and three playoff appearances. Key successes included a 2005 postseason victory over Tampa Bay, a dramatic "Monday Night Miracle" comeback against Dallas, and the enshrinement of franchise legends Art Monk and Darrell Green into the Pro Hall of Fame.