The 2000 season was the New England Patriots' 31st in the National Football League (NFL) and their 41st overall. They finished with a 5–11 record and in last place in the division. It would be the first season the franchise would have withquarterback Tom Brady. However, he would not get the starting position until next season. This would also be the only season in Brady's career that he was on a team with a losing record.