Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 1 · Pro Player Stadium
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The Miami Dolphins beat the Detroit Lions 49–21 at home at Pro Player Stadium in Week 1 of the 2002 regular season on September 8, 2002.
The result moved the Dolphins to 1–0 and dropped the Lions to 0–1. The Lions finished 2002 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs. The Dolphins finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Dolphins’ 49 points were their most in any game of 2002.
In their previous meeting, the Miami Dolphins won 23–8 on November 5, 2000. When they met again, the Miami Dolphins won 27–10 on November 23, 2006.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Dolphins lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 since 2000 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
Zac Taylor said Chase is still in the concussion protocol and Higgins is day-to-day with an adductor problem, with both to be re-evaluated on Wednesday before the last game ahead of Cincinnati's bye.
