Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 2 · Giants 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 New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 44–7 on the road at Giants Stadium in Week 2 of the 2002 regular season on September 15, 2002.
No other game of Week 2 was decided by as many points.
The result moved the Patriots to 2–0 and dropped the Jets to 1–1. The Patriots finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Jets finished 2002 at 9–7 and lost in the Divisional round. The Patriots’ 44 points were their most in any game of 2002.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 17–16 on December 2, 2001. When they met again, the New York Jets won 30–17 on December 22, 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 Jets lead the series 4–3 after meeting No. 7 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.
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.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
