Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 1 · Paul Brown Stadium
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The San Diego Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34–6 on the road at Paul Brown Stadium in Week 1 of the 2002 regular season on September 8, 2002.
The result moved the Chargers to 1–0 and dropped the Bengals to 0–1. The Chargers finished 2002 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Bengals finished 2002 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the San Diego Chargers won 28–14 on September 30, 2001. When they met again, the Cincinnati Bengals won 34–27 on November 23, 2003.
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 Chargers lead the series 3–0 after meeting No. 3 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.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
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.
