Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 1 · Memorial Stadium (Champaign)
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The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 27–23 at home at Memorial Stadium (Champaign) in Week 1 of the 2002 regular season on September 8, 2002. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 4 points.
The result moved the Bears to 1–0 and dropped the Vikings to 0–1. The Vikings finished 2002 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Bears finished 2002 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Chicago Bears won 13–6 on November 25, 2001. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 25–7 on October 27, 2002.
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 Bears lead the series 4–3 after meeting No. 7 since 1999 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.
The ankle injury Brooks suffered in Tampa Bay will keep him out at least four games and thins Green Bay's backfield again.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
