Final / OT · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 3 · Gillette Stadium
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The New England Patriots beat the Kansas City Chiefs 41–38 at home at Gillette Stadium in overtime in Week 3 of the 2002 regular season on September 22, 2002. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The 79 combined points were the most in any game of Week 3. It was one of two games of Week 3 to need overtime.
The result moved the Patriots to 3–0 and dropped the Chiefs to 1–2. It was the Patriots’ third straight win. The Chiefs finished 2002 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Patriots finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 30–24 on December 4, 2000. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 27–19 on November 22, 2004.
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 Patriots lead the series 2–1 after meeting No. 3 since 1999 Full series history
The Hall of Fame kicker receives his Ring of Excellence at Gillette Stadium on a day New England also marks 25 years since its first Super Bowl team. Next week the Colts put him in their Ring of Honor.
Jeanty will test his foot and ankle before kickoff, while the Patriots expect Rhamondre Stevenson and Christian Barmore to play.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
