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New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins

Final · Kickoff

2002 Regular season · Week 5 · Pro Player Stadium

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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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NENew England Patriots13Away
MIAMiami Dolphins26Home
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Dolphins beat Patriots 26–13 in 2002 Week 5

The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 26–13 at home at Pro Player Stadium in Week 5 of the 2002 regular season on October 6, 2002.

The result moved the Dolphins to 4–1 and dropped the Patriots to 3–2. The Patriots finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Dolphins finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.

In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 20–13 on December 22, 2001. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 27–24 on December 29, 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 Dolphins lead the series 6–1 after meeting No. 7 since 1999 Full series history

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