Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 1 · The Coliseum
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The Tennessee Titans beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–24 at home at The Coliseum in Week 1 of the 2002 regular season on September 8, 2002. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Titans to 1–0 and dropped the Eagles to 0–1. The Eagles finished 2002 at 12–4 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. The Titans finished 2002 at 11–5 and lost in the AFC Championship Game.
In their previous meeting, the Tennessee Titans won 15–13 on December 3, 2000. When they met again, the Tennessee Titans won 31–13 on November 19, 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 Titans lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 since 2000 Full series history
With Saquon Barkley inactive and Tank Bigsby on injured reserve, Philadelphia is left with Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele against Jacksonville.
A Jaguars return touchdown was wiped out by offsetting flags, and the Eagles linebacker and Jacksonville defensive end were sent off before the first scrimmage play.
Tennessee values the veteran running back's leadership and his effect on Cam Ward more than a deadline return, even at 0-4 with Pollard in the last year of his deal.
