1999 was the last time NFL fans knew peace. Week 1 saw the Jeff Fisher- and Air McNair-led Titans nearly choke away their home opener against the Jeff Blake Bengals. After a rocky start, the Buffalo Bills went on to win seven of their next nine while Flutie Flakes flew off the shelves. On Thanksgiving, the Dallas Cowboys hosted the Miami Dolphins when Deion Sanders hauled in two of Dan Marino’s five interceptions. A few weeks later, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo premiered in theaters.

Y2K fears dominated the country during the final month of the 20th century. My parents