Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 16 · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome · Saturday
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Miami Dolphins 20–17 at home at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Week 16 of the 2002 regular season on December 21, 2002. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Vikings to 5–10 and dropped the Dolphins to 9–6. The Dolphins finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings finished 2002 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 13–7 on September 10, 2000. When they met again, the Miami Dolphins won 24–20 on November 19, 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 Vikings lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 since 2000 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
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.
