Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 11 · Ford Field
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The New York Jets beat the Detroit Lions 31–14 on the road at Ford Field in Week 11 of the 2002 regular season on November 17, 2002.
The result moved the Jets to 5–5 and dropped the Lions to 3–7. It was the Jets’ third straight win. The Jets finished 2002 at 9–7 and lost in the Divisional round. The Lions finished 2002 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 10–7 on December 17, 2000. When they met again, the New York Jets won 31–24 on October 22, 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 Series tied 1–1 after meeting No. 2 since 2000 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.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
