2002 Detroit Lions season

NFL team season

The 2002 season was the Detroit Lions' 73rd in the National Football League (NFL). It was the Lions’ inaugural season at the new Ford Field in Downtown Detroit and their first in the city since the team left Tiger Stadium after the 1974 season. Following the season, Marty Mornhinweg was fired and Steve Mariucci was hired as the Lions' head coach. The Lions entered the 2002 season looking to improve on their 2–14 record from 2001 and make the playoffs for the first time since 1999.

They improved on their record, winning 3 games. However, the new stadium didn't help the team overall, and they continued to disappoint, beginning the season with three consecutive losses. By week 9, the Lions had a 3–5 record after a win over the Dallas Cowboys. However, after that win, the Lions lost their remaining 8 games to finish the season 3–13 and failed to reach the playoffs. The Lions also went 0–8 on the road for the second straight season. As a result, Marty Mornhinweg was fired after the season. In his 2 seasons as head coach, the Lions went 5–27 for a winning percentage of .156.

Offseason

Signings Departures
G Ray Brown (49ers) QB Charlie Batch (Steelers)
FS Corey Harris (Ravens) LB Scott Kowalkowski (retirement)
WR Bill Schroeder (Packers) WR Johnnie Morton (Chiefs)
TE Mikhael Ricks (Chiefs) DE Tracy Scroggins (retirement)
TE David Sloan (Saints)

NFL Draft

2002 Detroit Lions draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1 3 Joey Harrington  Quarterback Oregon
2 35 Kalimba Edwards  Defensive end South Carolina
3 68 André Goodman  Cornerback South Carolina
4 134 Johnathan Taylor  Defensive end Montana State
5 138 John Owens  Tight end Notre Dame
6 175 Chris Cash  Cornerback USC
7 214 Luke Staley  Running back BYU
7 252 Matt Murphy  Tight end Maryland
7 259 Victor Rogers  Tackle Colorado
      Made roster    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Undrafted free agents

2002 Undrafted Free Agents of note
Player Position College
Eddie Drummond Wide receiver Penn State
Antwan Lake Defensive tackle West Virginia
James Mungro Running back Syracuse
Kris Ryan Fullback Penn

Personnel

Staff

2002 Detroit Lions staff

Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches
  • Defensive coordinator – Tyler “Trilly” Whiskers
  • Defensive line – Charles Haley
  • Assistant defensive line – John Marshall
  • Linebackers – Glenn Pires
  • Secondary – Ray Horton
  • Defensive nickel package – Richard Selcer
  • Defensive assistant/quality control – Don Clemons

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

  • Strength and conditioning – Jason Arapoff
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Malcolm Blacken

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Roster

2002 Detroit Lions final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
 53 active, 14 inactive, 5 practice squad

Regular season

In addition to their regular games against NFC North rivals, the Lions under the NFL's new scheduling formula played games against teams from the NFC South and from the AFC East. They also played the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals, who had the fourth best records from 2001 of the teams placed in their respective divisions.

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 September 8 at Miami Dolphins L 21–49 0–1 Pro Player Stadium 72,216
2 September 15 at Carolina Panthers L 7–31 0–2 Ericsson Stadium 71,951
3 September 22 Green Bay Packers L 31–37 0–3 Ford Field 61,505
4 September 29 New Orleans Saints W 26–21 1–3 Ford Field 60,023
5 Bye
6 October 13 at Minnesota Vikings L 24–31 1–4 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 64,013
7 October 20 Chicago Bears W 23–20 (OT) 2–4 Ford Field 60,421
8 October 27 at Buffalo Bills L 17–24 2–5 Ralph Wilson Stadium 72,710
9 November 3 Dallas Cowboys W 9–7 3–5 Ford Field 61,789
10 November 10 at Green Bay Packers L 14–40 3–6 Lambeau Field 63,313
11 November 17 New York Jets L 14–31 3–7 Ford Field 61,720
12 November 24 at Chicago Bears L 17–20 (OT) 3–8 Memorial Stadium 62,375
13 November 28 New England Patriots L 12–20 3–9 Ford Field 62,109
14 December 8 at Arizona Cardinals L 20–23 (OT) 3–10 Sun Devil Stadium 28,640
15 December 15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 20–23 3–11 Ford Field 61,942
16 December 22 at Atlanta Falcons L 15–36 3–12 Georgia Dome 69,307
17 December 29 Minnesota Vikings L 36–38 3–13 Ford Field 60,233

Game summaries

Week 1: at Miami Dolphins

Week 1: Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins
Period 1 2 34Total
Lions 0 7 7721
Dolphins 7 21 14749

at Pro Player Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: September 8, 2002
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 87 °F (31 °C)
  • Game attendance: 72,216
  • Referee: Jeff Triplette (42)
  • TV: FOX
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIA – Trent Gamble fumble recovery in the end zone (Olindo Mare kick), 14:46. Dolphins 14–0.
  • MIA – Randy McMichael 16-yard pass from Jay Fiedler (Olindo Mare kick), 10:11. Dolphins 21–0. Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:31.
  • DET – Mike McMahon 2-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 4:20. Dolphins 21–7. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 5:51.
  • MIA – Chris Chambers 9-yard pass from Jay Fiedler (Olindo Mare kick), 0:08. Dolphins 28–7. Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 1:28.

Third quarter

  • MIA – Ricky Williams 2-yard run (Olindo Mare kick), 14:41. Dolphins 35–7. Drive: 1 play, 2 yards, 0:06.
  • DET – Lamont Warren 13-yard pass from Mike McMahon (Jason Hanson kick), 6:19. Dolphins 35–14. Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 4:11.
  • MIA – Robert Edwards 4-yard pass from Jay Fiedler (Olindo Mare kick), 3:59. Dolphins 42–14. Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 2:20.

Fourth quarter

  • MIA – Robert Edwards 1-yard run (Olindo Mare kick), 10:39. Dolphins 49–14. Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 6:39.
  • DET – Cory Schlesinger 2-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 5:48. Dolphins 49–21. Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 4:51.

Top passers

  • DET – Mike McMahon – 13/25, 179 yards, TD, INT
  • MIA – Jay Fiedler – 18/27, 207 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

  • DET – Cory Schlesinger – 8 rushes, 28 yards, TD
  • MIA – Ricky Williams – 20 rushes, 111 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

  • DET – Az-Zahir Hakim – 9 receptions, 97 yards
  • MIA – Randy McMichael – 4 receptions, 73 yards, TD

Week 2: at Carolina Panthers

Week 2: Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers
Period 1 2 34Total
Lions 0 0 707
Panthers 0 10 14731

at Ericsson Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Date: September 15, 2002
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 72 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 71,951
  • Referee: Gerald Austin (34)
  • TV: FOX
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Second quarter

  • CAR – John Kasay 23-yard field goal, 3:27. Panthers 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 2:09.
  • CAR – Muhsin Muhammad 22-yard pass from Rodney Peete (John Kasay kick), 0:16. Panthers 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, 0:46.

Third quarter

  • DET – Mike McMahon 11-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 8:21. Panthers 10–7. Drive: 5 plays, 76 yards, 3:10.
  • CAR – Lamar Smith 3-yard run (John Kasay kick), 6:44. Panthers 17–7. Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards, 1:37.
  • CAR – Mike Minter 40-yard interception return (John Kasay kick), 5:49. Panthers 24–7.

Fourth quarter

  • CAR – Lamar Smith 1-yard run (John Kasay kick), 9:43. Panthers 31–7. Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 5:44.

Top passers

  • DET – Mike McMahon – 9/23, 95 yards, INT
  • CAR – Rodney Peete – 21/32, 310 yards, TD

Top rushers

  • DET – James Stewart – 12 rushes, 53 yards
  • CAR – Lamar Smith – 20 rushes, 60 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

  • DET – Scotty Anderson – 2 receptions, 31 yards
  • CAR – Muhsin Muhammad – 8 receptions, 107 yards, TD

Week 3: vs. Green Bay Packers

Week 3: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 7 10 14637
Lions 7 10 01431

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: September 22, 2002
  • Game time: 4:15 pm
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 61,505
  • Referee: Bill Leavy (127)
  • TV: Fox
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • DET – Az-Zahir Hakim 72-yard punt return (Jason Hanson kick), 12:27. Lions 7–0.
  • GB – Marques Anderson 78-yard interception return (Ryan Longwell kick), 7:17. Tied 7–7.

Second quarter

  • GB – Donald Driver 21-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 14:56. Packers 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 6:14.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 33-yard field goal, 10:00. Packers 14–10. Drive: 4 plays, −5 yards, 0:56.
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 46-yard field goal, 5:15. Packers 17–10. Drive: 12 plays, 53 yards, 4:45.
  • DET – Lamont Warren 39-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 3:13. Tied 17–17. Drive: 4 plays, 64 yards, 2:02.

Third quarter

  • GB – Robert Ferguson 8-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 7:56. Packers 24–17. Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 7:04.
  • GB – Bubba Franks 3-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 1:30. Packers 31–17. Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:29.

Fourth quarter

  • GB – Ryan Longwell 34-yard field goal, 10:27. Packers 34–17. Drive: 11 plays, 44 yards, 4:44.
  • DET – Cory Schlesinger 1-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 8:23. Packers 34–24. Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 2:04.
  • DET – James Stewart 52-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 1:37. Packers 34–31. Drive: 8 plays, 95 yards, 2:02.
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 47-yard field goal, 1:15. Packers 37–31. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 0:22.

Top passers

  • GB – Brett Favre – 31/47, 357 yards, 3 TD, INT
  • DET – Joey Harrington – 15/35, 182 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT

Top rushers

  • GB – Najeh Davenport – 22 rushes, 84 yards
  • DET – James Stewart – 14 rushes, 88 yards

Top receivers

  • GB – Donald Driver – 5 receptions, 94 yards, TD
  • DET – James Stewart – 2 receptions, 56 yards, TD

Week 4: vs. New Orleans Saints

Week 4: New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions
Period 1 2 34Total
Saints 0 7 8621
Lions 13 7 3326

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: September 29, 2002
  • Game time: 1:03 pm
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 60,023
  • Referee: Ron Winter (14)
  • TV: Fox
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • DET – Jason Hanson 23-yard field goal, 12:03. Lions 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 17 yards, 2:57.
  • DET – James Hall 22-yard fumble return (Jason Hanson kick), 10:31. Lions 10–0.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 34-yard field goal, 5:41. Lions 13–0. Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 3:42.

Second quarter

  • DET – Bill Schroeder 38-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 4:53. Lions 20–0. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:30.
  • NO – Donte Stallworth 4-yard pass from Ahmad Brooks (John Carney kick), 1:25. Lions 20–7. Drive: 12 plays, 91 yards, 3:28.

Third quarter

  • DET – Jason Hanson 23-yard field goal, 7:24. Lions 23–7. Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 2:27.
  • NO – Deuce McAllister 12-yard run (Ahmad Brooks run), 3:41. Lions 23–15. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:43.

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Jason Hanson 38-yard field goal, 11:47. Lions 26–15. Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards, 2:58.
  • NO – Jerome Pathon 6-yard pass from Ahmad Brooks (Run Failed), 3:41. Lions 26–21. Drive: 9 plays, 82 yards, 2:22.

Top passers

  • NO – Ahmad Brooks – 27/48, 269 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • DET – Joey Harrington – 20/35, 267 yards, TD

Top rushers

  • NO – Deuce McAllister – 12 rushes, 61 yards, TD
  • DET – James Stewart – 18 rushes, 65 yards

Top receivers

  • NO – Joe Horn – 6 receptions, 87 yards
  • DET – Az-Zahir Hakim – 3 receptions, 98 yards

Week 6: at Minnesota Vikings

Week 6: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings
Period 1 2 34Total
Lions 14 7 3024
Vikings 3 7 71431

at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: October 13, 2002
  • Game time: 1:00 pm
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 64,013
  • Referee: Larry Nemmers (20)
  • TV: Fox
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • DET – Mikhael Ricks 41-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 10:50. Lions 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:04.
  • DET – Chris Claiborne 20-yard interception return (Jason Hanson kick), 9:39. Lions 14–0.
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 42-yard field goal, 5:54. Lions 14–3. Drive: 7 plays, 25 yards, 3:45.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Jim Kleinsasser 1-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 12:34. Lions 14–10. Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards, 5:21.
  • DET – Az-Zahir Hakim 20-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 1:11. Lions 21–10. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:10.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Daunte Culpepper 7-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 9:51. Lions 21–17. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 4:03.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 49-yard field goal, 6:07. Lions 24–17. Drive: 8 plays, 28 yards, 3:44.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Michael Bennett 45-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 5:25. Tied 24–24. Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 3:24.
  • MIN – Moe Williams 2-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 2:12. Vikings 31–24. Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 2:00.

Top passers

  • DET – Joey Harrington – 25/41, 309 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 27/36, 295 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • DET – James Stewart – 10 rushes, 42 yards
  • MIN – Michael Bennett – 16 rushes, 68 yards

Top receivers

  • DET – Mikhael Ricks – 3 receptions, 79 yards, TD
  • MIN – Randy Moss – 9 receptions, 83 yards

Week 7: vs. Chicago Bears

Week 7: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Bears 0 10 100020
Lions 0 14 33323

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: October 10, 2002
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: none (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 60,421
  • Referee: Bernie Kukar (86)
  • TV: FOX
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Second quarter

  • CHI – Paul Edinger 53-yard field goal, 9:13. Bears 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 36 yards, 4:58.
  • DET – James Stewart 6-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 4:59. Lions 7–3. Drive: 1 play, 6 yards, 0:03.
  • DET – James Stewart 1-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 1:11. Lions 14–3. Drive: 7 plays, 16 yards, 2:53.
  • CHI – Marty Booker 14-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Paul Edinger kick), 0:05. Lions 14–10. Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 1:06.

Third quarter

  • CHI – Anthony Thomas 1-yard run (Paul Edinger kick), 10:11. Bears 17–14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:49.
  • CHI – Paul Edinger 42-yard field goal, 8:29. Bears 20–14. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:13.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 30-yard field goal, 0:34. Bears 20–17. Drive: 14 plays, 66 yards, 7:55.

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Jason Hanson 24-yard field goal, 0:02. Tied 20–20. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 2:19.

Overtime

  • DET – Jason Hanson 48-yard field goal, 10:12. Lions 23–20. Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 4:48.

Top passers

  • CHI – Chris Chandler – 16/25, 163 yards, TD, INT
  • DET – Joey Harrington – 16/29, 199 yards

Top rushers

  • CHI – Anthony Thomas – 26 rushes, 92 yards, TD
  • DET – James Stewart – 32 rushes, 172 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

  • CHI – Dez White – 3 receptions, 70 yards
  • DET – Aveion Cason – 3 receptions, 57 yards

Week 8: at Buffalo Bills

Week 8: Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills
Period 1 2 34Total
Lions 0 14 0317
Bills 7 7 10024

at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

  • Date: October 27, 2002
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 47 °F (8 °C)
  • Game attendance: 72,710
  • Referee: Jeff Triplette (42)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Ron Pitts, Tim Green and Bob Trimble
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • DET – Az-Zahir Hakim 23-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 5:03. Tied 7–7. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:02.
  • DET – James Stewart 2-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 3:00. Lions 14–7. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 2:03.
  • BUF – Peerless Price 59-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (Mike Hollis kick), 1:04. Tied 14–14. Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 1:56.

Third quarter

  • BUF – Mike Hollis 33-yard field goal, 11:09. Bills 17–14. Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 2:44.
  • BUF – Travis Henry 5-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 2:02. Bills 24–14. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 4:38.

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Jason Hanson 35-yard field goal, 3:07. Bills 24–17. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 2:54.

Top passers

  • DET – Joey Harrington – 20/42, 199 yards, TD, INT
  • BUF – Drew Bledsoe – 21/36, 302 yards, TD

Top rushers

  • DET – James Stewart – 24 rushes, 83 yards, TD
  • BUF – Travis Henry – 19 rushes, 64 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

  • DET – James Stewart – 8 receptions, 53 yards
  • BUF – Eric Moulds – 9 receptions, 123 yards

Week 9: vs. Dallas Cowboys

Week 9: Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions
Period 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 0 0 077
Lions 0 0 639

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: November 3, 2002
  • Game time: 1:00 pm
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 64,013
  • Referee: Walt Coleman (65)
  • TV: Fox
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Second quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Third quarter

  • DET – Jason Hanson 42-yard field goal, 12:06. Lions 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, -7 yards, 2:08.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 44-yard field goal, 6:09. Lions 6–0. Drive: 7 plays, 20 yards, 2:27.

Fourth quarter

  • DAL – Troy Hambrick 3-yard run (Billy Cundiff kick), 7:42. Cowboys 7–6. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:06.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 43-yard field goal, 0:48. Lions 9–7. Drive: 9 plays, 38 yards, 2:59.

Top passers

  • DAL – Chad Hutchinson – 22/39, 208 yards
  • DET – Joey Harrington – 14/33, 104 yards, 2 INT

Top rushers

  • DAL – Emmitt Smith – 16 rushes, 39 yards
  • DET – James Stewart – 19 rushes, 50 yards

Top receivers

  • DAL – Joey Galloway – 6 receptions, 56 yards
  • DET – James Stewart – 4 receptions, 41 yards

Week 10: at Green Bay Packers

Week 10: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
Period 1 2 34Total
Lions 7 0 0714
Packers 3 27 10040

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: November 10, 2002
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 50 °F (10 °C)
  • Game attendance: 63,329
  • Referee: Dick Hantak (105)
  • TV: Fox
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • GB – Ryan Longwell 30-yard field goal, 7:47. Packers 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 7:13.
  • DET – Az-Zahir Hakim 64-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 7:32. Lions 7–3. Drive: 1 play, 64 yards, 0:15.

Second quarter

  • GB – Bubba Franks 4-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 14:35. Packers 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 4:52.
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 40-yard field goal, 8:57. Packers 13–7. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:03.
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 36-yard field goal, 5:51. Packers 16–7. Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards, 1:47.
  • GB - Marques Anderson 14-yard interception return (Ryan Longwell kick), 1:47. Packers 23–7.
  • GB – Najeh Davenport 1-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:17. Packers 30–7. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 1:03.

Third quarter

  • GB – Ryan Longwell 33-yard field goal, 10:31. Packers 33–7. Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:35.
  • GB – William Henderson 9-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 4:55. Packers 40–7. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 4:21.

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Mikhael Ricks 1-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 10:46. Packers 40–14. Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 1:56.

Top passers

  • DET – Joey Harrington – 20/44, 236 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • GB – Brett Favre – 26/39, 351 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

  • DET – James Stewart – 15 rushes, 122 yards
  • GB – Najeh Davenport – 10 rushes, 73 yards, TD

Top receivers

  • DET – Az-Zahir Hakim – 7 receptions, 143 yards, TD
  • GB – Donald Driver – 11 receptions, 130 yards

Week 11: vs. New York Jets

Week 11: New York Jets at Detroit Lions
Period 1 2 34Total
Jets 7 6 81031
Lions 0 7 7014

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: November 17, 2002
  • Game time: 4:15 p.m.
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 61,720
  • Referee: Johnny Grier (23)
  • TV: CBS
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • NYJ – Wayne Chrebet 15-yard pass from Chad Pennington (kick blocked), 14:20. Jets 13–0. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 4:47.
  • DET – Bill Schroeder 37-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 11:20. Jets 13–7. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 3:19.

Third quarter

  • DET – Bill Schroeder 7-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 7:15. Lions 14–13. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:32.
  • NYJ – Wayne Chrebet 4-yard pass from Chad Pennington (Chad Pennington–Laveranues Coles pass), 0:41. Jets 21–14. Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 6:34.

Fourth quarter

  • NYJ – John Hall 22-yard field goal, 11:20. Jets 24–14. Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 3:32.
  • NYJ – Anthony Becht 1-yard pass from Chad Pennington (John Hall kick), 3:50. Jets 31–14. Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 6:26.

Top passers

  • NYJ – Chad Pennington – 21/26, 229 yards, 4 TD, INT
  • DET – Joey Harrington – 15/30, 171 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • NYJ – Curtis Martin – 22 rushes, 112 yards
  • DET – James Stewart – 15 rushes, 93 yards

Top receivers

  • NYJ – Laveranues Coles – 7 receptions, 114 yards
  • DET – Bill Schroeder – 3 receptions, 57 yards, 2 TD

Week 12: at Chicago Bears

Week 12: Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Lions 0 3 140017
Bears 0 7 010320

at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Illinois

Game information

First quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Second quarter

  • CHI – Marcus Robinson 3-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Paul Edinger kick), 13:42. Bears 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 14 yards, 2:18.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 22-yard field goal, 5:46. Bears 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 5:42.

Third quarter

  • DET – Germane Crowell 1-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 5:09. Lions 10–7. Drive: 15 plays, 69 yards, 8:05.
  • DET – James Stewart 23-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 2:38. Lions 17–7. Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards, 1:35.

Fourth quarter

  • CHI – Dez White 23-yard pass from Jim Miller (Paul Edinger kick), 2:33. Lions 17–14. Drive: 12 plays, 91 yards, 3:46.
  • CHI – Paul Edinger 22-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 17–17. Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 1:56.

Overtime

  • CHI – Paul Edinger 40-yard field goal, 8:58. Bears 20–17. Drive: 13 plays, 43 yards, 6:02.

Top passers

  • DET – Joey Harrington – 21/40, 213 yards, TD, INT
  • CHI – Jim Miller – 21/35, 250 yards, TD

Top rushers

  • DET – James Stewart – 22 rushes, 85 yards, TD
  • CHI – Anthony Thomas – 14 rushes, 40 yards

Top receivers

  • DET – Scotty Anderson – 5 receptions, 70 yards
  • CHI – Marty Booker – 10 receptions, 157 yards

Week 13: vs. New England Patriots

Week 13: New England Patriots at Detroit Lions
Period 1 2 34Total
Patriots' 10 7 0320
Lions 3 3 3312

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: November 28, 2002
  • Game time: 12:30 pm
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 62,109
  • Referee: Larry Nemmers (20)
  • TV: CBS
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • NE – Adam Vinatieri 31-yard field goal, 10:06. Patriots 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:54.
  • NE – Tedy Bruschi 27-yard interception return (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:44. Patriots 10–0.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 23-yard field goal, 0:08. Patriots 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 6:04.

Second quarter

  • NE – Antowain Smith 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 2:24. Patriots 17–3. Drive: 4 plays, 19 yards, 1:42.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 45-yard field goal, 0:30. Patriots 17–6. Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 1:54.

Third quarter

  • DET – Jason Hanson 39-yard field goal, 4:12. Patriots 17–9. Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 5:51.

Fourth quarter

  • NE – Adam Vinatieri 29-yard field goal, 13:17. Patriots 20–9. Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 5:55.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 46-yard field goal, 9:46. Patriots 20–12. Drive: 9 plays, 33 yards, 3:31.

Top passers

  • NE – Tom Brady – 18/30, 210 yards, INT
  • DET – Joey Harrington – 22/44, 210 yards, 3 INT

Top rushers

  • NE – Antowain Smith – 25 rushes, 80 yards, TD
  • DET – James Stewart – 13 rushes, 57 yards

Top receivers

  • NE – Troy Brown – 10 receptions, 111 yards
  • DET – Germane Crowell – 5 receptions, 46 yards

Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals

Week 14: Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Lions 14 3 30020
Cardinals 7 7 33323

at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona

  • Date: December 8, 2002
  • Game time: 4:05 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 67 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 28,640
  • Referee: Gerald Austin (34)
  • TV: FOX
  • Recap, Box Score
Game information

First quarter

  • DET – Eddie Drummond 73-yard punt return (Jason Hanson kick), 13:15. Lions 7–0.
  • ARI – Joel Makovicka 1-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Bill Gramatica kick), 9:47. Tied 7–7. Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 3:28.
  • DET – Mikhael Ricks 6-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 0:05. Lions 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 3:06.

Second quarter

  • DET – Jason Hanson 26-yard field goal, 3:20. Lions 17–7. Drive: 4 plays, 12 yards, 2:12.
  • ARI – Nate Poole 10-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Bill Gramatica kick), 0:38. Lions 17–14. Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 0:56.

Third quarter

  • DET – Jason Hanson 20-yard field goal, 10:48. Lions 20–14. Drive: 8 plays, 24 yards, 4:12.
  • ARI – Bill Gramatica 29-yard field goal, 5:18. Lions 20–17. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 5:30.

Fourth quarter

  • ARI – Bill Gramatica 41-yard field goal, 3:23. Tied 20–20. Drive: 13 plays, 40 yards, 5:38.

Overtime

  • ARI – Bill Gramatica 42-yard field goal, 10:48. Cardinals 23–20. Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 4:12.

Top passers

  • DET – Joey Harrington – 20/37, 152 yards, TD
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 24/43, 228 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • DET – James Stewart – 13 rushes, 52 yards
  • ARI – Marcel Shipp – 25 rushes, 85 yards

Top receivers

  • DET – James Stewart – 3 receptions, 34 yards
  • ARI – Kevin Kasper – 3 receptions, 49 yards

Week 15: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 15: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions
Period 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 3 10 01023
Lions 0 10 3720

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: December 15, 2002
  • Game time: 1:00 pm
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 61,942
  • Referee: Tom White (123)
  • TV: Fox
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • TB – Martin Gramatica 20-yard field goal, 10:43. Buccaneers 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 24 yards, 4:17.

Second quarter

  • TB – Mike Alstott 1-yard run (Martin Gramatica kick), 14:17. Buccaneers 10–0. Drive: 12 plays, 96 yards, 6:32.
  • DET – Bill Schroeder 18-yard pass from Mike McMahon (Jason Hanson kick), 11:24. Buccaneers 10–7. Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 2:53.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 37-yard field goal, 5:35. Tied 10–10. Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 3:06.
  • TB – Martin Gramatica 28-yard field goal, 0:17. Buccaneers 13–10. Drive: 14 plays, 67 yards, 5:18.

Third quarter

  • DET – Jason Hanson 25-yard field goal, 12:02. Tied 13–13. Drive: 5 plays, 49 yards, 2:58.

Fourth quarter

  • TB – Michael Pittman 4-yard run (Martin Gramatica kick), 10:08. Buccaneers 20–13. Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 3:04.
  • DET – Mike McMahon 2-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 9:44. Tied 20–20. Drive: 1 play, 2 yards, 0:24.
  • TB – Martin Gramatica 38-yard field goal, 3:04. Buccaneers 23–20. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 3:55.

Top passers

  • TB – Brad Johnson – 24/41, 253 yards
  • DET – Mike McMahon – 10/21, 158 yards, TD, INT

Top rushers

  • TB – Mike Alstott – 11 rushes, 47 yards, TD
  • DET – Aveion Cason – 10 rushes, 62 yards

Top receivers

  • TB – Keyshawn Johnson – 6 receptions, 90 yards
  • DET – Bill Schroeder – 4 receptions, 96 yards, TD

Week 16: at Atlanta Falcons

Week 16: Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons
Period 1 2 34Total
Lions 0 0 01515
Falcons 3 10 61736

at Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

  • Date: December 22, 2002
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: none (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 69,307
  • Referee: Walt Coleman (65)
  • TV: FOX
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • ATL – Jay Feely 23-yard field goal, 7:50. Falcons 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 85 yards, 5:35.

Second quarter

  • ATL – Jay Feely 23-yard field goal, 6:06. Falcons 6–0. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:08.
  • ATL – Quentin McCord 20-yard pass from Michael Vick (Jay Feely kick), 0:17. Falcons 13–0. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 0:59.

Third quarter

  • ATL – Jay Feely 36-yard field goal, 10:56. Falcons 16–0. Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 4:04.
  • ATL – Jay Feely 20-yard field goal, 7:20. Falcons 19–0. Drive: 5 plays, 20 yards, 2:38.

Fourth quarter

  • ATL – Jay Feely 39-yard field goal, 13:31. Falcons 22–0. Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 5:25.
  • DET – James Stewart 1-yard pass from Mike McMahon (Mike McMahon-Bill Schroeder pass), 9:53. Falcons 22–8. Drive: 6 plays, 15 yards, 3:38.
  • DET – Aveion Cason 15-yard pass from Mike McMahon (Jason Hanson kick), 9:31. Falcons 22–15. Drive: 2 plays, 15 yards, 0:10.
  • ATL – Warrick Dunn 3-yard run (Jay Feely kick), 3:49. Falcons 29–15. Drive: 10 plays, 88 yards, 5:42.
  • ATL – Brian Finneran 34-yard pass from Michael Vick (Jay Feely kick), 1:51. Falcons 36–15. Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:36.

Top passers

  • DET – Mike McMahon – 11/33, 149 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
  • ATL – Michael Vick – 20/38, 337 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • DET – James Stewart – 12 rushes, 34 yards
  • ATL – Warrick Dunn – 30 rushes, 132 yards, TD

Top receivers

  • DET – Bill Schroeder – 2 receptions, 60 yards
  • ATL – Quentin McCord – 7 receptions, 182 yards, TD

Week 17: vs. Minnesota Vikings

Week 17: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 14 14 7338
Lions 14 3 71236

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: December 29, 2002
  • Game time: 1:00 pm
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 60,223
  • Referee: Bill Carollo (63)
  • TV: Fox
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • DET – Aveion Cason 23-yard pass from Mike McMahon (Jason Hanson kick), 11:56. Lions 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 3:04.
  • MIN – Daunte Culpepper 2-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 3:53. Tied 7–7. Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, 8:03
  • MIN – Corey Chavous 43-yard interception return (Gary Anderson kick), 3:00. Vikings 14–7.
  • DET – Bill Schroeder 16-yard pass from Mike McMahon (Jason Hanson kick), 0:08. Tied 14–14. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:52.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Michael Bennett 2-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 11:49. Vikings 21–14. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 3:19.
  • MIN – Kelly Campbell 10-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 5:54. Vikings 28–14. Drive: 5 plays, 84 yards, 2:22
  • DET – Jason Hanson 37-yard field goal, 1:50. Vikings 28–17. Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 4:04.

Third quarter

  • DET – Robert Porcher 0-yard fumble return (Jason Hanson kick), 5:41. Vikings 28–24.
  • MIN – Kelly Campbell 27-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 0:58. Vikings 35–24. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 4:43

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Todd Lyght 75-yard blocked field goal return (pass failed), 10:56. Vikings 35–30.
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 18-yard field goal, 1:09. Vikings 38–30. Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 6:40.
  • DET – Scotty Anderson 20-yard pass from Mike McMahon (pass failed), 0:13. Vikings 38–36. Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 0:56.

Top passers

  • MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 21/29, 312 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • DET – Mike McMahon – 19/44, 293 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT

Top rushers

  • MIN – Michael Bennett – 19 rushes, 82 yards, TD
  • DET – Mike McMahon – 3 rushes, 43 yards

Top receivers

  • MIN – Randy Moss – 6 receptions, 109 yards
  • DET – Bill Schroeder – 6 receptions, 132 yards, TD

Standings

Division

NFC North
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 W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(3) Green Bay Packers 12 4 0 .750 5–1 9–3 398 328 L1
Minnesota Vikings 6 10 0 .375 4–2 5–7 390 442 W3
Chicago Bears 4 12 0 .250 2–4 3–9 281 379 L2
Detroit Lions 3 13 0 .188 1–5 3–9 306 451 L8

Conference

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# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV
Division leaders
1[a] Philadelphia Eagles East 12 4 0 .750 5–1 11–1 .469 .432
2[a][b] Tampa Bay Buccaneers South 12 4 0 .750 4–2 9–3 .482 .432
3[a][b] Green Bay Packers North 12 4 0 .750 5–1 9–3 .451 .414
4 San Francisco 49ers West 10 6 0 .625 5–1 8–4 .504 .450
Wild Cards
5 New York Giants East 10 6 0 .625 5–1 8–4 .482 .450
6 Atlanta Falcons South 9 6 1 .594 4–2 7–5 .494 .429
Did not qualify for the postseason
7 New Orleans Saints South 9 7 0 .563 3–3 7–5 .498 .566
8[c] St. Louis Rams West 7 9 0 .438 4–2 5–7 .508 .446
9[c] Seattle Seahawks West 7 9 0 .438 2–4 5–7 .506 .433
10[d] Washington Redskins East 7 9 0 .438 1–5 4–8 .527 .438
11[d] Carolina Panthers South 7 9 0 .438 1–5 4–8 .486 .357
12 Minnesota Vikings North 6 10 0 .375 4–2 5–7 .498 .417
13[e] Arizona Cardinals West 5 11 0 .313 1–5 5–7 .500 .400
14[e] Dallas Cowboys East 5 11 0 .313 1–5 3–9 .500 .475
15 Chicago Bears North 4 12 0 .250 2–4 3–9 .521 .430
16 Detroit Lions North 3 13 0 .188 1–5 3–9 .494 .375
Tiebreakers[f]
  1. ^ a b c Philadelphia finished ahead of Tampa Bay and Green Bay based on conference record (11–1 vs 9–3/9–3).
  2. ^ a b Tampa Bay finished ahead of Green Bay based on head-to-head victory.
  3. ^ a b St. Louis finished ahead of Seattle based on division record (4–2 to 2–4).
  4. ^ a b Washington finished ahead of Carolina based on common games (2–3 to 1–4)
  5. ^ a b Arizona finished ahead of Dallas based on head-to-head victory.
  6. ^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.

References

  1. ^ "Administration and Coaching Staff". 2002 Detroit Lions Media Guide. pp. 4–28.

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