Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 7 · Giants Stadium
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The New York Jets beat the Minnesota Vikings 20–7 at home at Giants Stadium in Week 7 of the 2002 regular season on October 20, 2002.
The result moved the Jets to 2–4 and dropped the Vikings to 1–5. The Vikings finished 2002 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Jets finished 2002 at 9–7 and lost in the Divisional round. The Vikings’ 7 points were their fewest in any game of 2002.
WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the New York Jets won 26–13 on December 17, 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 Jets lead the series 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 2002 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
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.
