Final / OT · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 17 · Gillette Stadium
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The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 27–24 at home at Gillette Stadium in overtime in Week 17 of the 2002 regular season on December 29, 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 Patriots to 9–7 and dropped the Dolphins to 9–7. The Dolphins finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Patriots finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Miami Dolphins won 26–13 on October 6, 2002. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 19–13 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 Dolphins lead the series 6–2 after meeting No. 8 since 1999 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.
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.
The running back passed a test of his foot and ankle at Gillette Stadium, while the Patriots take the field without four injured cornerbacks.
