Final / OT · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 17 · Qualcomm Stadium
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The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Diego Chargers 31–28 on the road at Qualcomm 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 Seahawks to 7–9 and dropped the Chargers to 8–8. It was the Seahawks’ third straight win. It was the Chargers’ fourth straight loss. The Seahawks finished 2002 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Chargers finished 2002 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Seattle Seahawks won 25–22 on December 30, 2001. When they met again, the San Diego Chargers won 20–17 on December 24, 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 Seahawks lead the series 5–2 after meeting No. 7 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.
San Francisco needed the spot to bring back Ogbo Okoronkwo, ending the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher's stay after less than two weeks.
The Chargers coach rejected any change after the loss in Seattle, and Justin Herbert backed his play-caller as the offense keeps stalling early in games.
