Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 4 · Ford Field
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The Detroit Lions beat the New Orleans Saints 26–21 at home at Ford Field in Week 4 of the 2002 regular season on September 29, 2002. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 5 points.
The result moved the Lions to 1–3 and dropped the Saints to 3–1. The Saints finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2002 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 14–10 on September 3, 2000. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 13–12 on December 24, 2005.
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 Lions lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 since 2000 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.
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.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
