The 2000 New England Patriots season, the first under head coach Bill Belichick, was a year of foundational transition that included the landmark debut of rookie quarterback Tom Brady. While the team finished with a 5-11 record, they remained highly competitive throughout the campaign, with nine of their eleven losses decided by a single score. Highlights included a historic first-ever win at Mile High Stadium against the Broncos and a dominant defensive performance in the Hall of Fame Game. The New England Patriots enjoyed a historic decade in the 2000s, winning three Super Bowl championships (XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX) and becoming the second NFL dynasty of the 21st century. Led by head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady, the team also achieved the first 16-0 regular season in league history in 2007 and consistently dominated the AFC East. A sixth-round pick in the 2000 NFL Draft, Tom Brady became the most accomplished player in NFL history by leading the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl championships and earning three league MVP awards during his storied 20-season tenure with the franchise.