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.
The Denver Broncos beat the New England Patriots 24–16 on the road at Gillette Stadium in Week 8 of the 2002 regular season on October 27, 2002. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 8 points.
The result moved the Broncos to 6–2 and dropped the Patriots to 3–4. It was the Patriots’ fourth straight loss. The Broncos finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Patriots finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Denver Broncos won 31–20 on October 28, 2001. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 30–26 on November 3, 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.
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.