The 2000 season featured the continued brilliance of the "Greatest Show on Turf" offense, led by NFL MVP Marshall Faulk who set a then-record for total touchdowns. Despite a 10-6 finish, the team led the league in total yards and passing yards to secure a second consecutive playoff appearance. The 2000 St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a resurgent season, winning the NL Central title with an impressive 95-67 record. Led by manager Tony La Russa and featuring stars like Jim Edmonds and Mark McGwire, the team returned to the postseason for the first time since 1996 and advanced to the National League Championship Series after a dominant sweep of the Atlanta Braves in the Division Series. The 2001 season was a historic campaign for the St. Louis Rams, who finished with a franchise-best 14-2 record and captured the NFC West title. Led by the league's top-ranked offense, "The Greatest Show on Turf," quarterback Kurt Warner earned NFL MVP honors while Marshall Faulk was named Offensive Player of the Year. The team became the first in NFL history to score 500 or more points in three consecutive seasons and advanced to Super Bowl XXXVI after dominant playoff victories over the Packers and Eagles. The 2001 St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a highly successful season, finishing with a 93-69 record and clinching the National League Wild Card. Managed by Tony La Russa, the team was led by rookie sensation Albert Pujols, who won the NL Rookie of the Year award, and standout pitcher Matt Morris, who recorded 22 wins. The season was also highlighted by the team's resilience and a strong postseason run that reached the National League Division Series. The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a highly successful decade in the 2000s, highlighted by winning the 2006 World Series. Under manager Tony La Russa, the team was a perennial contender, securing multiple National League Central division titles and appearing in the 2004 World Series. The era featured legendary performances from stars like Albert Pujols, Jim Edmonds, and Scott Rolen, consistently ranking the franchise among the elite in Major League Baseball.