The new millennium could not have started better for the NFL. On January 30, Kurt Warner led the to a thrilling victory over the in one of the most exciting Super Bowls ever. That was just the start of what would be a compelling decade of football, a decade that saw the birth of some of the greatest rivalries in history. NFL fans also got to witne s two of the greatest quarterbacks in league history duel in some of the greatest clashes the game has ever seen.With the recent conclusion of the NFL's 100th season, we're taking a look at pro football's top eight rivalries during the 2000s. And while you may not agree with each of our selections, at least we're not debating Backstreet Boys and N'Sync, 50 Cent and Nelly, or Britney and Christina.8. Steelers vs. PatriotsOverall head- Reggie Theus Jersey to-head record during the decade: Patriots, 5-2Playoff record during the decade: Patriots, 2-0Longest winning streak:3 (Patriots)Best game: 2001 AFC Championship: Patriots 24, Steelers 17Patriots fans may not consider this a true rivalry, not after watching their team defeat the Steelers in just about every meaningful game during the decade. but (Ben Roethlisberger's rookie season) before beating the (Tom Brady-le s) Patriots again in 2008 en route to winning their second in a four-year span. Every other game during this span was won by the Patriots, whose succe s against the Steelers helped them win three Super Bowls in a four-year span. While Steelers fans still haven't gotten over their team's lo s to the Patriots in the 2004 AFC title game, the lo s to New England in the '01 title game remains one of the most painful lo ses in franchise history. A double-digit favorite, Pittsburgh quickly fell behind 21-3 after and a Drew Bledsoe (who replaced an injured Brady) touchdown pa s just before halftime. Even after Kordell Stewart and the Steelers rallied to pull to within four points of the Patriots, two late interceptions sealed Pittsburgh's fate, as Willie Cauley-Stein Jersey the Patriots would go onto shock the favored Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI.7. Ravens vs. TitansOverall head-to-head record during the decade:Ravens, 7-4Playoff record during the decade:Ravens, 2-1Longest winning streak:5 (Ravens)Best game: November 12, 2000: Ravens 24, Titans 23The Titans had never lost a home game at Ni san Stadium prior to their game against the Ravens 11 weeks into the 2000 season. And despite taking a late lead on an 87-yard interception return for a touchdown, the Titans saw their 13-game home winning streak snapped after Patrick Johnson caught Trent Dilfer's game-winning touchdown pa s with 25 seconds left. , as Ray Lewis' 50-yard pick-six finished off the defending AFC champions. The Ravens would ultimately win the franchise's first Super Bowl title, routing the Giants in Super Bowl XXXV, 34-7. Tenne see extracted a measure of revenge three years later in the wild card round of the AFC playoffs. Despite picking off league co-MVP Steve McNair three times, the Ravens fell at home to the Titans, who allowed McNair to complete all four of his pa ses on Tenne see's final drive, a drive that ended with Gary Anderson's game-winning field goal. 6. vs. Overall head-to-head record during the decade: Eagles, 13-8Playoff record during the decade: Cowboys, 1-0Longest winning streak:6 (Eagles)Best game: September 15, 2008While the Eagles won 13 of their 21 matchups during the '00s against the Cowboys, Dallas closed out the decade with Trevor Ariza Jersey three straight wins over Philadelphia that included a 34-14 win the NFC wild card round. The win was the first postseason victory in 14 years for the Cowboys, who lost six consecutive games against the Eagles at the start of the decade. Philadelphia also knocked Dallas out of postseason contention in Week 17 of the 2008 season, as the Eagles' defense returned two fumbles for touchdowns in a 44-6 rout. The most exciting game played between these two teams during this span took place in Week 2 of the 2008 season. In front of a "Monday Night Football" audience, the two teams combined to tally 78 points and 43 first downs. Tony Romo (312 yards, three touchdowns) threw a pair of touchdown pa ses to Terrell Owens, while Donovan McNabb had succe s throwing to rookie , who caught six pa ses for 110 yards. But it was that is arguably the most remembered play from Dallas' 41-37 win.5. vs. EaglesOverall head-to-head record during the decade: Eagles, 5-3Playoff record during the decade: Eagles, 2-1Longest winning streak: 4 (Eagles)Best game:2003 NFC Championship: Buccaneers 27, Eagles 10The Buccaneers' playoff struggles against the Eagles at the start of the decade ultimately led to Jon Gruden replacing Tony Dungy heading into the 2002 season. Gruden didn't fare much better than his predece sor the first time he faced the Eagles, as Tampa Bay fell to Donovan McNabb's Eagles in Week 7 of the 2002 season. Three months later, the two teams met in the playoffs for a third consecutive year. And despite holding a 10-point lead late in the fourth quarter, Buccaneers fans still held their collective breath as McNabb and the Eagles drove to Tampa Bay's 10-yard line. But with 3:27 remaining, McNabb's pa s intended for Antonio Freeman was picked off by Ronde Barber, who sprinted untouched for the game-clinching, 92 Sacramento Kings Hats -yard touchdown return. The win not only gave the Buccaneers their first NFC championship, but it was also the final game ever played at Philadelphia's fabled Veterans Stadium.Tampa Bay won their first Super Bowl two weeks later, as Gruden defeated his former (and current) team, the , 48-21. And while the Eagles never won a Super Bowl during the McNabb/Andy Reid era, they finally broke through in 2017, defeating the in Super Bowl LII. . with the house call to seal a trip to the Super Bowl! Watch the 2002 NFC Championship for FREE on : NFL (@NFL) 4. vs. CowboysOverall head-to-head record during the decade: Giants, 12-9Playoff record during the decade: Giants, 1-0Longest winning streak: 3 (Cowboys)Best game:2007 divisional round: Giants Corey Brewer Jersey 21, Cowboys 17 One of the greatest rivalries in NFL history, the Giants and Cowboys' rivalry hit a frenzied pitch in the 2000s, when the two stories franchises faced off for the first time in the 2007 playoffs. The Cowboys, the decided favorite heading into the game, had scored a combined 76 points in their regular season sweep of the Giants, who managed to clinch a wild card berth before upsetting the Buccaneers in the wild card round.But unlike their first two meetings, the Giants' defense was up to the task against the Cowboys' talented offense, led by Tony Romo, Terrell Owens,