2000 Kansas City Chiefs

The 2000 Kansas City Chiefs season was the second and final season led by head coach Gunther Cunningham. Cunningham was fired following a 7–9 record and third place finish in the AFC West. Cunningham was replaced by Dick Vermeil, and Quarterback Elvis Grbac was released at the end of the season. The team played the season without 9 time Pro Bowl Linebacker and team captain Derrick Thomas because of his untimely death on February 9 of the same year.

Regular season
In 2000, the Chiefs' regular-season, non-conference opponents were from the NFC West.

Awards and records

 * Tony Gonzalez, AFC Pro Bowl Selection,
 * Elvis Grbac, AFC Pro Bowl Selection,
 * Will Shields, AFC Pro Bowl Selection,