Final / OT · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 17 · Giants Stadium · Saturday
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The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 10–7 at home at Giants Stadium in overtime in Week 17 of the 2002 regular season on December 28, 2002. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was one of three games of Week 17 to need overtime.
The result moved the Giants to 10–6 and dropped the Eagles to 12–4. It was the Giants’ fourth straight win. The Eagles finished 2002 at 12–4 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. The Giants finished 2002 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Eagles’ 7 points were their fewest in any game of 2002.
In their previous meeting, the Philadelphia Eagles won 17–3 on October 28, 2002. When they met again, the Philadelphia Eagles won 14–10 on October 19, 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 Giants lead the series 6–3 after meeting No. 9 since 1999 Full series history
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