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2001 NFL season


 

The 2001 NFL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Football League. In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the games for September 16-17 were postponed and re-scheduled to the weekend of January 6-7. In order to retain the full playoff format, all playoff games were re-scheduled too.

Major rule changes

  • Fumble recoveries will be awarded at the spot of the recovery, not where the player's momentum carries him.
  • Taunting rules will be strictly enforced.
  • Roughing the passer will be strictly enforced.