2002 Indianapolis Colts season

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 2002 NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

Personnel

Staff

• Owner and chief executive officer – Jim Irsay

• President – Bill Polian

• Senior executive vice president – Pete Ward

• Executive vice president – Bob Terpening

• Director of football operations – Dom Anile

• Director of pro player personnel – Clyde Powers

• Assistant director of football operations – Chris Polian

• Director of player development – Steve Champlin

• Coordinator of player personnel – John Becker

• Director of college scouting – Mike Butler

• Head coach – Tony Dungy

• Offensive coordinator – Tom Moore

• Quarterbacks – Jim Caldwell

• Running backs – Gene Huey

• Wide receivers – Clyde Christensen

• Tight ends – Chris Foerster

• Offensive line – Howard Mudd

• Offensive quality control – Ricky Thomas

• Defensive coordinator – Ron Meeks

• Defensive line – John Teerlinck

• Linebackers – Mike Murphy

• Defensive backs – Alan Williams

• Defensive quality control – Diron Reynolds

• Special teams – Russ Purnell

• Strength and conditioning – Jon Torine

• Assistant strength and conditioning – Richard Howell

Roster

Preseason

Regular season

Schedule

Game summaries

Week 1: at Jacksonville Jaguars

In the 2002 season, the Colts and Jaguars faced off for the first time as divisional rivals in their season opener on September 8 in Jacksonville. The Colts initiated the scoring with a touchdown in the first quarter. The Jaguars tied it in the second quarter. In the final minutes of the second quarter, Mark Brunell threw a 40–yard pick–six to LB Marcus Washington. The Jaguars then missed a 52–yard field goal attempt, resulting in a halftime score of 14–7 in favor of the Colts. In the third quarter, a fumble by Colts RB Edgerrin James led to a Jaguars' field goal, followed by another fumble from Colts TE Marcus Pollard that led to a Jaguars touchdown, giving them the lead. However, after the Jaguars forced a Colts three–and–out, return specialist Damon Gibson mishandled the catch, allowing Colts DB Clifton Crosby to recover the ball at Jacksonville's 19–yard line. The Colts capitalized on this opportunity, scoring a touchdown to regain the lead. In the fourth quarter, the Colts added another touchdown to widen their advantage. The Jaguars mounted a lengthy drive, scoring a touchdown and converting a two–point attempt to narrow the Colts' lead. The Colts effectively managed the Jaguars' timeouts, leaving them with the ball and about a minute remaining. The Jaguars advanced to the Colts' 46–yard line but ultimately ran out of time, resulting in a 28–25 victory for the Colts.

Week 2: vs. Miami Dolphins

First quarter

• MIA – Jay Fiedler 1-yard run (Olindo Mare kick), 9:34. ''Dolphins 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 5:26.'''''
• MIA – Rob Konrad 9-yard pass from Jay Fiedler (Olindo Mare kick), 2:18. ''Dolphins 14–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 3:33.''''' Second quarter
• IND – Mike Vanderjagt 25-yard field goal, 4:03. ''Dolphins 14–3. '''Drive: 15 plays, 74 yards, 8:18.'''''
• MIA – Ricky Williams 10-yard pass from Jay Fiedler (Olindo Mare kick), 1:53. ''Dolphins 21–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 2:10.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• IND – Marvin Harrison 16-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 9:11. ''Dolphins 21–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:29.'''''
• IND – Mike Vanderjagt 23-yard field goal, 2:54. ''Dolphins 21–13. '''Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 3:19.''''' Top passers
• MIA – Jay Fiedler – 13/18, 187 yards, 2 TD, INT
• IND – Peyton Manning – 26/45, 289 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers
• MIA – Ricky Williams – 24 rushes, 132 yards
• IND – Edgerrin James – 30 rushes, 138 yards Top receivers
• MIA – Ricky Williams – 2 receptions, 62 yards, TD
• IND – Marvin Harrison – 11 receptions, 144 yards, TD

Week 17: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

First quarter

• JAX – Danny Boyd 32-yard field goal, 1:58. ''Jaguars 3–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 3:11.''''' Second quarter
• IND – Mike Vanderjagt 19-yard field goal, 11:11. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 5:47.'''''
• JAX – Fred Taylor 9-yard run (Danny Boyd kick), 4:53. ''Jaguars 10–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 6:18.'''''
• IND – James Mungro 1-yard run (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 0:18. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 23 yards, 0:43.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• JAX – Danny Boyd 23-yard field goal, 13:55. ''Jaguars 13–10. '''Drive: 16 plays, 67 yards, 7:51.'''''
• IND – Mike Vanderjagt 27-yard field goal, 5:46. ''Tied 13–13. '''Drive: 16 plays, 68 yards, 8:09.'''''
• IND – Marcus Pollard 11-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 2:26. ''Colts 20–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 2:11.''''' Top passers
• JAX – David Garrard – 13/26, 135 yards
• IND – Peyton Manning – 20/28, 146 yards, TD Top rushers
• JAX – Fred Taylor – 15 rushes, 73 yards, TD
• IND – Edgerrin James – 15 rushes, 86 yards Top receivers
• JAX – Jimmy Smith – 3 receptions, 35 yards
• IND – Marcus Pollard – 5 receptions, 39 yards, TD

Although the Colts had lost the inaugural AFC South title to the Titans the week prior, they still had the opportunity to secure a playoff berth with a victory against the eliminated Jaguars. The Colts began the game sluggishly, but a fumble by the Jaguars at their 23–yard line enabled the Colts to score a quick touchdown, leveling the score by halftime. In the third quarter, as the Colts advanced into Jacksonville territory, James fumbled the ball, allowing the Jaguars to convert it into a field goal and take a 13–10 lead heading into the fourth quarter. On the subsequent drive, the Jaguars appeared to force a three–and–out, but a penalty for running into the kicker granted the Colts a fresh set of downs. Capitalizing on this opportunity, the Colts tied the game with a field goal. After forcing another three–and–out, a strong punt return positioned the Colts at Jacksonville's 47–yard line. Manning then connected with Pollard for an 11–yard touchdown, putting the Colts ahead. In the closing moments, the Colts' defense held firm, securing a 20–13 victory over the Jaguars, completing a sweep in their initial matchups as divisional rivals and earning a wild card spot in the playoffs.

Standings

Division

Conference

Postseason

Game summaries

AFC Wild Card Playoff Game: vs. New York Jets

First quarter

• NYJ – Richie Anderson 56-yard pass from Chad Pennington (John Hall kick), 10:50. ''Jets 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards, 2:27.''''' Second quarter
• NYJ – John Hall 41-yard field goal, 14:08. ''Jets 10–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 5:34.'''''
• NYJ – LaMont Jordan 1-yard run (John Hall kick), 9:41. ''Jets 17–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 4:18.'''''
• NYJ – Santana Moss 4-yard pass from Chad Pennington (John Hall kick), 0:37. ''Jets 24–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 1:02.''''' Third quarter
• NYJ – John Hall 39-yard field goal, 13:28. ''Jets 27–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, −1 yard, 1:32.'''''
• NYJ – Chris Baker 3-yard pass from Chad Pennington (John Hall kick), 1:44. ''Jets 34–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 6:30.''''' Fourth quarter
• NYJ – LaMont Jordan 1-yard run (John Hall kick), 4:59. ''Jets 41–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 9:17.''''' Top passers
• IND – Peyton Manning – 14/31, 137 yards, 2 INT
• NYJ – Chad Pennington – 19/25, 222 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
• IND – James Mungro – 4 rushes, 36 yards
• NYJ – LaMont Jordan – 20 rushes, 102 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
• IND – Marvin Harrison – 4 receptions, 47 yards
• NYJ – Richie Anderson – 2 receptions, 66 yards, TD

References

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