Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 16 · Gillette Stadium · Sunday Night
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 30–17 on the road at Gillette Stadium in Week 16 of the 2002 regular season on December 22, 2002.
The result moved the Jets to 8–7 and dropped the Patriots to 8–7. The Jets finished 2002 at 9–7 and lost in the Divisional round. The Patriots finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 44–7 on September 15, 2002. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 23–16 on September 21, 2003. The teams split their two 2002 meetings.
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 Jets lead the series 5–3 after meeting No. 8 since 1999 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.
The veteran receiver has no injury designation for Sunday after New York moved him back to the active roster three days into his practice window.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
