Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 16 · Paul Brown Stadium
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The Cincinnati Bengals beat the New Orleans Saints 20–13 at home at Paul Brown Stadium in Week 16 of the 2002 regular season on December 22, 2002. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Bengals to 2–13 and dropped the Saints to 9–6. The Saints finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Bengals finished 2002 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs.
WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the Cincinnati Bengals won 31–16 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 Bengals lead the series 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 2002 Full series history
Both receivers were questionable after injuries in the loss to Jacksonville, with Chase in the concussion protocol, but are expected to face the winless Dolphins.
New Orleans will add its greatest quarterback to the Superdome's Ring of Honor on Sunday, two months after his first-ballot enshrinement in Canton. He also receives his Hall of Fame ring during the ceremony.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
