2002 Green Bay Packers season

Background

In 2001, the Packers achieved the franchise's best record since 1997, finishing 12–4 and advancing to the divisional round of the playoffs. There, they lost to the eventual NFC champion St. Louis Rams. During the game, it became clear that the Packers would need wide receivers with greater speed and ability to compete with the conference's best teams. GM Mike Sherman spent the 2002 offseason revamping Green Bay's receiving corps. The team promoted Donald Driver to starter, acquired veteran Terry Glenn from the New England Patriots and drafted Javon Walker in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft. The influx of new players seemed to position the Packers as one of the strongest contenders in the NFC.

Season summary

Green Bay started the season with eight wins in their first nine games, led by quarterback Brett Favre and running back Ahman Green. The Packers led the NFC North throughout the year, winning the division by a six-game margin. Green Bay became the first team to win the newly rechristened division, formerly known as the NFC Central. It was the Packers' first division title since 1997, and the team would go on to win the NFC North for three consecutive seasons.

For the first time in years, it appeared that the Packers had a legitimate chance of reaching the Super Bowl heading into the final Sunday of the regular season. With one game left, Green Bay was 12–3, and a victory away from clinching home field advantage throughout the playoffs after the Philadelphia Eagles failed to clinch home field advantage themselves one day prior in an overtime defeat to the New York Giants. The Packers had never lost a home playoff game in franchise history, had achieved an 8–0 record at home in 2002, and had established a run of Lambeau Field dominance since the Mike Holmgren era. As a result, playing home games at Lambeau Field would seemingly give the Packers a significant advantage in the playoffs. The final game was on the road against the New York Jets, who beat the Packers handily to win the AFC East division title. The loss which coincided with the Buccaneers winning was a blow to the Packers, who dropped down to the number three seed in the NFC and had an incredibly difficult road to the Super Bowl. Six days later, the Packers were beaten by Michael Vick's Atlanta Falcons, the first home playoff loss in Packers history.

The 2002 season was another memorable year for quarterback Brett Favre. Throughout the season, Favre was a favorite to win his fourth Most Valuable Player award. The Packers' lopsided loss to the Jets in the regular season finale may have swayed voters, as Favre lost the MVP award by merely two votes to Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon.

Offseason

Draft

In the 2002 NFL draft, the Packers selected 20th overall, drafting future all-pro wide receiver Javon Walker with their first round pick.

Undrafted free agents

Personnel

Staff

• President and chief executive officer – Bob Harlan

• Executive vice president and chief operating officer – John Jones

• Vice president of player finance/general counsel – Andrew Brandt

• Vice president of football operations – Mark Hatley

• Director of college scouting – John Dorsey

• Director of pro personnel – Reggie McKenzie

• Personnel analyst to general manager – John Schneider

• Assistant director of college scouting – Shaun Herock

• Assistant director of pro personnel – Sean Howard

• Executive vice president/general manager/head coach – Mike Sherman

• Assistant head coach/defensive backs – Bob Slowik

• Offensive coordinator – Tom Rossley

• Running backs – Sylvester Croom

• Wide receivers – Ray Sherman

• Tight ends – Jeff Jagodzinski

• Offensive line – Larry Beightol

• Assistant offensive line – Pat Ruel

• Offensive assistant – Darrell Bevell

• Defensive coordinator – Ed Donatell

• Defensive line – Jethro Franklin

• Linebackers – Bo Pelini

• Assistant defensive backs – Lionel Washington

• Defensive assistant/quality control – Brad Miller

• Special teams – Frank Novak

• Quality control assistant/special teams-offense – Stan Drayton

• Strength and conditioning – Barry Rubin

• Strength and conditioning assistant – Mark Lovat

• Weight room assistant – Vince Workman

Roster

Preseason

Regular season

Schedule

The Packers finished 12–4 overall, winning the NFC North crown by a six-game margin.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

• GB – Ryan Longwell 28-yard field goal, 4:08. ''Packers 3–0. '''Drive: 15 plays, 77 yards, 8:45.''''' Second quarter
• ATL – Michael Vick 2-yard run (Jay Feely kick), 11:26. ''Falcons 7–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 7:42.'''''
• ATL – Warrick Dunn 3-yard run (Jay Feely kick), 8:43. ''Falcons 14–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 28 yards, 2:31.'''''
• GB – David Martin 3-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 5:54. ''Falcons 14–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:49.'''''
• ATL – Alge Crumpler 2-yard pass from Michael Vick (Jay Feely kick), 1:15. ''Falcons 21–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 3:01.'''''
• GB – Ryan Longwell 42-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Falcons 21–13. '''Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 1:15.''''' Third quarter
• GB – Rondell Mealey 2-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 12:48. ''Falcons 21–20. '''Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 2:12.'''''
• ATL – Jay Feely 21-yard field goal, 5:24. ''Falcons 24–20. '''Drive: 15 plays, 76 yards, 7:24.'''''
• GB – Javon Walker 13-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:30. ''Packers 27–24. '''Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 4:54.''''' Fourth quarter
• ATL – Warrick Dunn 2-yard run (Jay Feely kick), 8:07. ''Falcons 31–27. '''Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 3:36.'''''
• GB – William Henderson 1-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 1:10. ''Packers 34–31. '''Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 6:57.'''''
• ATL – Jay Feely 52-yard field goal, 0:05. ''Tied 34–34. '''Drive: 6 plays, 35 yards, 1:05.''''' Overtime
• GB – Ryan Longwell 34-yard field goal, 5:15. ''Packers 37–34. '''Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 4:15.''''' Top passers
• ATL – Michael Vick – 15/23, 209 yards, TD
• GB – Brett Favre – 25/36, 284 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
• ATL – Michael Vick – 9 rushes, 72 yards, TD
• GB – Ahman Green – 27 rushes, 155 yards Top receivers
• ATL – Willie Jackson – 4 receptions, 73 yards
• GB – Donald Driver – 7 receptions, 78 yards

Week 2: at New Orleans Saints

First quarter

• NO – Deuce McAllister 4-yard run (John Carney kick), 9:19. ''Saints 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 5:41.''''' Second quarter
• GB – Ryan Longwell 27-yard field goal, 10:23. ''Saints 7–3. '''Drive: 15 plays, 71 yards, 7:31.'''''
• NO – Jerome Pathon 5-yard pass from Aaron Brooks (John Carney kick), 5:12. ''Saints 14–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 2:53.'''''
• NO – Donte Stallworth 34-yard pass from Aaron Brooks (John Carney kick), 2:03. ''Saints 21–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 1:16.'''''
• GB – Terry Glenn 14-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:40. ''Saints 21–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 14 yards, 0:08.''''' Third quarter
• NO – Keyuo Craver 28-yard fumble return (John Carney kick), 13:53. Saints 28–10.
• GB – Donald Driver 26-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:31. ''Saints 28–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:31.''''' Fourth quarter
• GB – Ryan Longwell 36-yard field goal, 4:31. ''Saints 28–20. '''Drive: 12 plays, 61 yards, 6:03.'''''
• NO – Deuce McAllister 2-yard run (John Carney kick), 2:00. ''Saints 35–20. '''Drive: 4 plays, 73 yards, 2:31.''''' Top passers
• GB – Brett Favre – 29/44, 270 yards, 2 TD, INT
• NO – Aaron Brooks – 16/28, 217 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
• GB – Ahman Green – 17 rushes, 81 yards
• NO – Deuce McAllister – 21 rushes, 123 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
• GB – Terry Glenn – 9 receptions, 81 yards, TD
• NO – Joe Horn – 6 receptions, 120 yards

Week 3: at Detroit Lions

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. Carolina Panthers

First quarter

• GB – Ryan Longwell 30-yard field goal, 8:52. ''Packers 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 5:07.'''''
• CAR – Lamar Smith 3-yard run (Shayne Graham kick), 0:23. ''Panthers 7–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 4:50.''''' Second quarter
• GB – Donald Driver 31-yard pass from Bubba Franks (Ryan Longwell kick), 1:43. ''Packers 10–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 2:04.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• CAR – Lamar Smith 2-yard run (Shayne Graham kick), 12:55. ''Panthers 14–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 2:51.'''''
• GB – Donald Driver 22-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 4:10. ''Packers 17–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, 2:19.''''' Top passers
• CAR – Rodney Peete – 10/24, 202 yards
• GB – Brett Favre – 18/32, 200 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
• CAR – Lamar Smith – 22 rushes, 66 yards, 2 TD
• GB – Ahman Green – 17 rushes, 73 yards Top receivers
• CAR – Steve Smith Sr. – 5 receptions, 116 yards
• GB – Donald Driver – 5 receptions, 97 yards, 2 TD

Week 5: at Chicago Bears

First quarter

• GB – Donald Driver 85-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 10:56. ''Packers 7–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 85 yards, 0:12.'''''
• GB – Tyrone Davis 19-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 3:32. ''Packers 14–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 5:14.'''''
• CHI – Marty Booker 4-yard pass from Jim Miller (Paul Edinger kick), 1:53. ''Packers 14–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 37 yards, 1:39.''''' Second quarter
• GB – Bubba Franks 5-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 13:02. ''Packers 21–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 3:51.'''''
• CHI – John Davis 1-yard pass from Jim Miller (Paul Edinger kick), 2:50. ''Packers 21–14. '''Drive: 3 plays, 4 yards, 0:56.'''''
• GB – Ryan Longwell 49-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Packers 24–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 0:38.''''' Third quarter
• GB – Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila 72-yard interception return (Ryan Longwell kick), 8:53. Packers 31–14. Fourth quarter
• GB – Ryan Longwell 35-yard field goal, 13:21. ''Packers 34–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 2:44.'''''
• CHI – John Davis 21-yard pass from Jim Miller (Paul Edinger kick), 6:50. ''Packers 34–21. '''Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 2:12.''''' Top passers
• GB – Brett Favre – 22/33, 359 yards, 3 TD
• CHI – Jim Miller – 27/49, 353 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT Top rushers
• GB – Ahman Green – 27 rushes, 107 yards
• CHI – Anthony Thomas – 15 rushes, 45 yards Top receivers
• GB – Terry Glenn – 8 receptions, 154 yards
• CHI – Marty Booker – 12 receptions, 141 yards, TD

Week 6: at New England Patriots

First quarter

• No scoring plays. Second quarter
• NE – Adam Vinatieri 32-yard field goal, 9:36. ''Patriots 3–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 3:58.'''''
• GB – William Henderson 3-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 3:46. ''Packers 7–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 5:50.'''''
• GB – Ahman Green 8-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 3:03. ''Packers 14–3. '''Drive: 1 play, 8 yards, 0:05.''''' Third quarter
• GB – Bubba Franks 2-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 3:50. ''Packers 21–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 94 yards, 4:05.''''' Fourth quarter
• GB – Ahman Green 1-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 12:09. ''Packers 28–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 4:16.'''''
• NE – David Givens 4-yard pass from Tom Brady (Adam Vinatieri kick), 5:57. ''Packers 28–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 2:03.''''' Top passers
• GB – Brett Favre – 17/27, 147 yards, 3 TD
• NE – Tom Brady – 24/44, 183 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers
• GB – Ahman Green – 31 rushes, 136 yards, TD
• NE – Antowain Smith – 13 rushes, 75 yards Top receivers
• GB – Bubba Franks – 5 receptions, 46 yards, TD
• NE – Deion Branch – 5 receptions, 38 yards

Week 7: vs. Washington Redskins

First quarter

• WAS – James Tuthill 25-yard field goal, 8:50. ''Redskins 3–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 6:10.'''''
• GB – Ahman Green 24-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 4:21. ''Packers 7–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 4:29.''''' Second quarter
• WAS – James Tuthill 53-yard field goal, 7:57. ''Packers 7–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 40 yards, 5:23.'''''
• GB – Ahman Green 2-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 5:07. ''Packers 14–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 2:50.'''''
• GB – Ryan Longwell 36-yard field goal, 1:23. ''Packers 17–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 37 yards, 2:03.''''' Third quarter
• WAS – James Tuthill 31-yard field goal, 5:55. ''Packers 17–9. '''Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 4:28.''''' Fourth quarter
• GB – Ryan Longwell 41-yard field goal, 9:21. ''Packers 20–9. '''Drive: 7 plays, 16 yards, 3:31.'''''
• GB – Ahman Green 8-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 7:48. ''Packers 27–9. '''Drive: 3 plays, 23 yards, 1:14.'''''
• GB – Ryan Longwell 28-yard field goal, 0:22. ''Packers 30–9. '''Drive: 9 plays, 27 yards, 5:36.''''' Top passers
• WAS – Patrick Ramsey – 10/24, 135 yards
• GB – Brett Favre – 11/14, 89 yards Top rushers
• WAS – Stephen Davis – 24 rushes, 91 yards
• GB – Ahman Green – 24 rushes, 88 yards, 3 TD Top receivers
• WAS – Derrius Thompson – 5 receptions, 89 yards
• GB – Donald Driver – 4 receptions, 44 yards

Week 9: vs. Miami Dolphins

First quarter

• No scoring plays. Second quarter
• GB – Ahman Green 1-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 10:25. ''Packers 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:27.'''''
• GB – Ahman Green 23-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:46. ''Packers 14–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 44 yards, 1:00.''''' Third quarter
• GB – Ryan Longwell 27-yard field goal, 9:52. ''Packers 17–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:58.'''''
• GB – Darren Sharper 89-yard interception return (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:00. Packers 24–0. Fourth quarter
• MIA – Olindo Mare 46-yard field goal, 8:20. ''Packers 24–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 24 yards, 3:59.'''''
• MIA – Ray Lucas 1-yard run (Olindo Mare kick), 1:31. ''Packers 24–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 1:53.''''' Top passers
• MIA – Ray Lucas – 22/39, 198 yards, 2 INT
• GB – Brett Favre – 16/25, 187 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
• MIA – Ray Lucas – 9 rushes, 49 yards, TD
• GB – Ahman Green – 19 rushes, 72 yards, TD Top receivers
• MIA – Chris Chambers – 5 receptions, 55 yards
• GB – Ahman Green – 6 receptions, 71 yards, TD

Week 10: vs. Detroit Lions

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: at Minnesota Vikings

First quarter

• MIN – Randy Moss 24-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 12:32. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 79 yards, 2:28.'''''
• MIN – D'Wayne Bates 18-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 6:51. ''Vikings 14–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:20.''''' Second quarter
• GB – Ahman Green 1-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:43. ''Vikings 14–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 3:04.''''' Third quarter
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 9:00. ''Vikings 21–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 4:20.'''''
• GB – Bubba Franks 1-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 5:36. ''Vikings 21–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 3:24.''''' Fourth quarter
• GB – Donald Driver 84-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 11:53. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 3 plays, 84 yards, 1:27.'''''
• MIN – Gary Anderson 32-yard field goal, 7:16. ''Vikings 24–21. '''Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 4:37.'''''
• MIN – Moe Williams 3-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 1:56. ''Vikings 31–21. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:24.''''' Top passers
• GB – Brett Favre – 24/43, 296 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 13/26, 217 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
• GB – Ahman Green – 18 rushes, 71 yards, TD
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 20 rushes, 130 yards Top receivers
• GB – Donald Driver – 4 receptions, 121 yards, TD
• MIN – Randy Moss – 6 receptions, 115 yards, TD

Week 12: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

First quarter

• GB – Donald Driver 4-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 5:44. ''Packers 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 2:57.''''' Second quarter
• TB – Martin Gramatica 38-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Packers 7–3. '''Drive: 3 plays, 39 yards, 0:23.''''' Third quarter
• TB – Martin Gramatica 51-yard field goal, 7:33. ''Packers 7–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 2:57.'''''
• TB – Joe Jurevicius 4-yard pass from Brad Johnson (Brad Johnson–Keyshawn Johnson pass), 5:00. ''Buccaneers 14–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 18 yards, 2:13.''''' Fourth quarter
• TB – Ken Dilger 3-yard pass from Brad Johnson (Martin Gramatica kick), 7:24. ''Buccaneers 21–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 2 yards, 1:18.''''' Top passers
• GB – Brett Favre – 20/38, 196 yards, TD, 4 INT
• TB – Brad Johnson – 15/25, 134 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
• GB – Ahman Green – 18 rushes, 56 yards
• TB – Michael Pittman Sr. – 13 rushes, 50 yards Top receivers
• GB – Terry Glenn – 4 receptions, 61 yards
• TB – Keyshawn Johnson – 2 receptions, 48 yards

Week 13: vs. Chicago Bears

First quarter

• CHI – Dustin Lyman 12-yard pass from Brad Maynard (Paul Edinger kick), 2:31. ''Bears 7–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 18 yards, 1:14.'''''
• GB – Ryan Longwell 21-yard field goal, 2:31. ''Bears 7–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 3:15.''''' Second quarter
• CHI – Dustin Lyman 8-yard pass from Jim Miller (Paul Edinger kick), 5:20. ''Bears 14–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 6:04.'''''
• GB – Ryan Longwell 31-yard field goal, 1:03. ''Bears 14–6. '''Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 4:17.''''' Third quarter
• GB – Bubba Franks 6-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 11:43. ''Bears 14–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:17.'''''
• GB – Ryan Longwell 27-yard field goal, 1:05. ''Packers 16–14. '''Drive: 14 plays, 90 yards, 6:21.''''' Fourth quarter
• GB – William Henderson 1-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 8:09. ''Packers 23–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, 3:39.'''''
• GB – Tony Fisher 2-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 1:10. ''Packers 30–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 2:11.'''''
• CHI – Marcus Robinson 45-yard pass from Henry Burris (pass failed), 0:10. ''Packers 30–20. '''Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:00.''''' Top passers
• CHI – Jim Miller – 25/36, 191 yards, TD, INT
• GB – Brett Favre – 24/42, 221 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
• CHI – Leon Johnson – 11 rushes, 46 yards
• GB – Tony Fisher – 17 rushes, 91 yards, TD Top receivers
• CHI – Dustin Lyman – 7 receptions, 58 yards, 2 TD
• GB – Donald Driver – 5 receptions, 65 yards

Week 14: vs. Minnesota Vikings

First quarter

• MIN – Gary Anderson 23-yard field goal, 6:16. ''Vikings 10–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 6:50.'''''
• MIN – Randy Moss 3-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 1:02. ''Vikings 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 2:00.''''' Second quarter
• MIN – Gary Anderson 22-yard field goal, 12:55. ''Vikings 13–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 2:05.'''''
• GB – Ryan Longwell 33-yard field goal, 6:43. ''Vikings 13–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 6:12.'''''
• GB – Ryan Longwell 19-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Vikings 13–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 5:22.''''' Third quarter
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper 3-yard run (kick blocked), 11:29. ''Vikings 19–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:31.'''''
• GB – Robert Ferguson 21-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 7:57. ''Vikings 19–13. '''Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:32.'''''
• MIN – Gary Anderson 37-yard field goal, 6:00. ''Vikings 22–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 1:57.''''' Fourth quarter
• GB – Robert Ferguson 40-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 10:48. ''Vikings 22–20. '''Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 2:36.'''''
• GB – Tony Fisher 14-yard run (run failed), 1:06. ''Packers 26–22. '''Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 3:26.''''' Top passers
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 15/28, 136 yards, TD, INT
• GB – Brett Favre – 22/32, 214 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 19 rushes, 120 yards
• GB – Tony Fisher – 25 rushes, 96 yards, TD Top receivers
• MIN – D'Wayne Bates – 5 receptions, 71 yards
• GB – Robert Ferguson – 6 receptions, 105 yards, 2 TD With the win, the Packers improved to 10-3 and finished 5-1 against the NFC North while also knocking the Vikings out of playoff contention. The game also notably had a brawl between both sides after a game sealing pick.

Week 15: at San Francisco 49ers

First quarter

• GB – Ryan Longwell 48-yard field goao, 2:12. ''Packers 3–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 16 yards, 4:37.''''' Second quarter
• SF – Jeff Chandler 47-yard field goal, 9:34. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 1:46.'''''
• SF – Jeff Chandler 42-yard field goal, 0:07. ''49ers 6–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 44 yards, 3:52.''''' Third quarter
• GB – Ahman Green 9-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 11:02. ''Packers 10–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 3:58.'''''
• GB – Donald Driver 5-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 5:35. ''Packers 17–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 29 yards, 3:19.'''''
• SF – Terrell Owens 45-yard pass from Jeff Garcia (Jeff Garcia run), 1:04. ''Packers 17–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 4:31.''''' Fourth quarter
• GB – Ryan Longwell 28-yard field goal, 4:41. ''Packers 20–14. '''Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 4:59.''''' Top passers
• GB – Brett Favre – 25/33, 201 yards, TD
• SF – Jeff Garcia – 19/34, 156 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
• GB – Ahman Green – 24 rushes, 90 yards, TD
• SF – Garrison Hearst – 12 rushes, 51 yards Top receivers
• GB – Terry Glenn – 3 receptions, 46 yards
• SF – Terrell Owens – 8 receptions, 75 yards, TD

Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills

First quarter

• No scoring plays. Second quarter
• GB – Ryan Longwell 33-yard field goal, 3:57. ''Packers 3–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards, 4:15.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• GB – Donald Driver 11-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 7:23. ''Packers 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, 1:30.''''' Top passers
• BUF – Drew Bledsoe – 18/36, 179 yards, 2 INT
• GB – Brett Favre – 15/33, 114 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
• BUF – Travis Henry – 20 rushes, 46 yards
• GB – Ahman Green – 26 rushes, 116 yards Top receivers
• BUF – Eric Moulds – 5 receptions, 45 yards
• GB – Donald Driver – 5 receptions, 52 yards, TD

Week 17: at New York Jets

First quarter

• No scoring plays. Second quarter
• NYJ – Richie Anderson 1-yard pass from Chad Pennington (John Hall kick), 14:02. ''Jets 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 84 yards, 5:33.'''''
• GB – Ryan Longwell 23-yard field goal, 4:26. ''Jets 7–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:31.'''''
• NYJ – Wayne Chrebet 12-yard pass from Chad Pennington (John Hall kick), 1:46. ''Jets 14–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 2:42.'''''
• GB – Terry Glenn 14-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:14. ''Jets 14–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 1:35.''''' Third quarter
• NYJ – Curtis Martin 5-yard run (John Hall kick), 11:55. ''Jets 21–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 3:14.'''''
• NYJ – Santana Moss 13-yard pass from Chad Pennington (John Hall kick), 7:02. ''Jets 28–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:41.''''' Fourth quarter
• NYJ – Wayne Chrebet 18-yard pass from Chad Pennington (John Hall kick), 14:53. ''Jets 35–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 3:25.'''''
• GB – Bubba Franks 20-yard pass from Doug Pederson (Ryan Longwell kick), 6:05. ''Jets 35–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 4:55.'''''
• NYJ – LaMont Jordan 3-yard run (John Hall kick), 2:20. ''Jets 42–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 28 yards, 3:21.''''' Top passers
• GB – Brett Favre – 16/33, 172 yards, TD, INT
• NYJ – Chad Pennington – 17/24, 196 yards, 4 TD Top rushers
• GB – Ahman Green – 14 rushes, 67 yards
• NYJ – Curtis Martin – 18 rushes, 83 yards, TD Top receivers
• GB – Terry Glenn – 5 receptions, 76 yards, TD
• NYJ – Laveranues Coles – 6 receptions, 93 yards

Standings

Division

Conference

Playoffs

Schedule

Game summaries

NFC Wild Card: vs. Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

• ATL – Shawn Jefferson 10-yard pass from Michael Vick (Jay Feely kick), 9:17. ''Falcons 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 5:43.'''''
• ATL – Artie Ulmer 1-yard return of blocked punt (Jay Feely kick), 6:38. *Falcons 14–0. * Second quarter
• ATL – TJ Duckett 6-yard run (Jay Feely kick), 12:06. ''Falcons 21–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 21 yards, 2:30.'''''
• ATL – Jay Feely 22-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Falcons 24–0. '''Drive: 16 plays, 90 yards, 6:34.''''' Third quarter
• GB – Donald Driver 14-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 10:26. ''Falcons 24–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 4:34.'''''
• ATL – Jay Feely 23-yard field goal, 3:43. ''Falcons 27–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 6:43.''''' Fourth quarter
• No scoring plays. Top passers
• ATL – Michael Vick – 13/25, 117 yards, TD
• GB – Brett Favre – 20/42, 247 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
• ATL – Michael Vick – 10 rushes, 64 yards
• GB – Ahman Green – 11 rushes, 34 yards Top receivers
• ATL – Warrick Dunn – 4 receptions, 40 yards
• GB – Javon Walker – 5 receptions, 104 yards

Awards and records

• Brett Favre, NFC Leader, Attempts (551)
• Brett Favre, NFC Leader, Completions (341)
• Brett Favre, NFC Leader(tied), Touchdown Passes (27)

References

References

1. "2002 Packers' schedule".
2. "2002 Green Bay Packers Draftees".
3. "NFL History – 2002 Regular Season Standings".