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2002 Detroit Lions season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamDetroit Lions
year2002
record3–13
division_place4th NFC North
coachMarty Mornhinweg
off_coachMaurice Carthon
def_coachKurt Schottenheimer
general managerMatt Millen
ownerWilliam Clay Ford Sr.
stadiumFord Field
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro_bowlers*None*
uniformNFC-Throwback-Uniform-DET.PNG
shortnavlinkLions seasons

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

SigningsDepartures
G Ray Brown (49ers)
FS Corey Harris (Ravens)
WR Bill Schroeder (Packers)
TE Mikhael Ricks (Chiefs)
LB Jeff Gooch (Buccaneers)

NFL draft

Main article: 2002 NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Pierre BrownWide receiverWayne State
Robert ChapmanLinebackerSouthern
Crance ClemonsCornerbackUTEP
Mike CollinsDefensive tackleOhio State
Eddie DrummondWide receiverPenn State
Aaron EdmondsPunterBYU
Chris GlantzisDefensive endBowling Green
Abdual HowardSafetyFlorida State
Marcel HowardTackleIowa State
Kenny JacksonDefensive tackleOle Miss
Antwan LakeDefensive tackleWest Virginia
James McCallTackleWest Virginia
Labrone MitchellWide receiverGeorgia
James MungroRunning backSyracuse
Dave PavichKickerKent State
Ken PhilpotLinebackerEastern Michigan
Kris RyanFullbackPenn
Josh ThornhillLinebackerMichigan State

Personnel

Staff

  • Owner and chairman – William Clay Ford Sr.

  • Vice chairman – William Clay Ford Jr.

  • President and chief executive officer – Matt Millen

  • Executive vice president and chief operating officer – Tom Lewand

  • Senior director of football administration/staff counsel – Martin Mayhew

  • Executive director of player personnel – Bill Tobin

  • Director of pro personnel – Sheldon White

  • Director of college scouting – Russ Bolinger

  • Assistant director of pro personnel – Charlie Sanders

  • Head coach – Marty Mornhinweg

  • Offensive coordinator/running backs – Maurice Carthon

  • Quarterbacks – Kevin Higgins

  • Wide receivers – Larry Kirksey

  • Tight ends – Sean Kugler

  • Offensive line – Carl Mauck

  • Special assistant/offense – Sherman Lewis

  • Offensive assistant/quality control – Mike McHugh

  • Defensive coordinator – Kurt Schottenheimer

  • 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 – Chuck Priefer

  • Assistant special teams – Kevin O'Dea

  • Strength and conditioning – Jason Arapoff

  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Malcolm Blacken

Roster

  • Ty Detmer

  • Dave Dickenson

  • Joey Harrington

  • Mike McMahon

  • Aveion Cason

  • Rafael Cooper

  • Autry Denson

  • Cory Schlesinger FB

  • James Stewart

  • Stephen Trejo FB

  • Scotty Anderson

  • Germane Crowell

  • Eddie Drummond KR/PR

  • Larry Foster KR

  • Jacquez Green

  • Bill Schroeder

  • Matt Murphy

  • John Owens

  • Mikhael Ricks

  • Jeff Backus T

  • Eric Beverly C/G

  • Ray Brown G

  • Tyrone Hopson C/G

  • Matt Joyce G/T

  • Josh Lovelady G

  • Stockar McDougle T

  • Dominic Raiola C

  • Frank Romero G

  • Kalimba Edwards DE

  • James Hall DE

  • Travis Kirschke DT

  • Antwan Lake DE/DT

  • Robert Porcher DE

  • Kelvin Pritchett DT

  • Shaun Rogers DT

  • Chris Claiborne MLB

  • Donté Curry OLB

  • Jeff Gooch OLB

  • Barrett Green OLB

  • Clint Kriewaldt OLB

  • Josh Thornhill MLB

  • Lamar Campbell FS

  • Chris Cash CB

  • Eric Davis CB/FS

  • André Goodman CB

  • Donovan Greer CB

  • Corey Harris SS

  • Todd Lyght CB

  • Brian Walker FS

  • Jimmy Wyrick CB

  • Bradford Banta LS

  • Jason Hanson K

  • John Jett P

  • Kerlin Blaise T (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Jared DeVries DE (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Luther Elliss DT (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Az-Zahir Hakim WR/PR (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Anthony Herron DE (PUP) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Desmond Howard WR/KR/PR (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Richard Jordan LB (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Victor Rogers T (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Tony Semple G (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Luke Staley RB (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Johnathan Taylor DE (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Bracy Walker S (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Lamont Warren RB (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Brian Williams LB (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Pierre Brown WR

  • Kahlil Hill WR

  • James Lewis S

  • Jody Littleton LS

  • Kenny Philpot LB

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

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September 8at [Miami Dolphins](2002-miami-dolphins-season)**L** 21–490–1Pro Player Stadium72,216
September 15at [Carolina Panthers](2002-carolina-panthers-season)**L** 7–310–2Ericsson Stadium71,951
September 22**[Green Bay Packers](2002-green-bay-packers-season)****L** 31–370–3Ford Field61,505
September 29[New Orleans Saints](2002-new-orleans-saints-season)**W** 26–211–3Ford Field60,023
*Bye*
October 13at **[Minnesota Vikings](2002-minnesota-vikings-season)****L** 24–311–4Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome64,013
October 20**[Chicago Bears](2002-chicago-bears-season)****W** 23–20 (OT)2–4Ford Field60,421
October 27at [Buffalo Bills](2002-buffalo-bills-season)**L** 17–242–5Ralph Wilson Stadium72,710
November 3[Dallas Cowboys](2002-dallas-cowboys-season)**W** 9–73–5Ford Field61,789
November 10at **[Green Bay Packers](2002-green-bay-packers-season)****L** 14–403–6Lambeau Field63,313
November 17[New York Jets](2002-new-york-jets-season)**L** 14–313–7Ford Field61,720
November 24at **[Chicago Bears](2002-chicago-bears-season)****L** 17–20 (OT)3–8Memorial Stadium62,375
November 28[New England Patriots](2002-new-england-patriots-season)**L** 12–203–9Ford Field62,109
December 8at [Arizona Cardinals](2002-arizona-cardinals-season)**L** 20–23 (OT)3–10Sun Devil Stadium28,640
December 15[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](2002-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)**L** 20–233–11Ford Field61,942
December 22at [Atlanta Falcons](2002-atlanta-falcons-season)**L** 15–363–12Georgia Dome69,307
December 29**[Minnesota Vikings](2002-minnesota-vikings-season)****L** 36–383–13Ford Field60,233

Game summaries

Week 1: at Miami Dolphins

First quarter

  • MIA – Ricky Williams 1-yard run (Olindo Mare kick), 3:07. ''Dolphins 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 90 yards, 5:21.''''' 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

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

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

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

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

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

First quarter

  • BUF – Travis Henry 5-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 3:40. ''Bills 7–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 47 yards, 0:45.''''' 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

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

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

First quarter

  • NYJ – Santana Moss 10-yard pass from Chad Pennington (John Hall kick), 6:30. ''Jets 7–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:16.''''' 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Conference

References

References

  1. "2002 Detroit Lions Media Guide".
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