The 2000 New York Jets season was highlighted by the legendary "Monday Night Miracle," where the team overcame a 23-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Miami Dolphins in overtime. Under head coach Al Groh, the Jets finished with a winning 9-7 record and featured standout performances from Pro Bowlers Kevin Mawae, Richie Anderson, and Mo Lewis. The New York Jets enjoyed a successful decade in the 2000s, reaching the playoffs a franchise-record five times under three different head coaches. The era was highlighted by two consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances in 2009 and 2010, driven by a formidable defense and a renewed sense of optimism. An undrafted free agent out of Hofstra who became a New York Jets legend, Wayne Chrebet was a reliable wide receiver and Ring of Honor inductee known as "Mr. Third Down" for his clutch receptions over an 11-season career.