Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 14 · Gillette Stadium
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The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 27–17 at home at Gillette Stadium in Week 14 of the 2002 regular season on December 8, 2002.
The result moved the Patriots to 8–5 and dropped the Bills to 6–7. It was the Patriots’ third straight win. The Bills finished 2002 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Patriots finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 38–7 on November 3, 2002. When they met again, the Buffalo Bills won 31–0 on September 7, 2003. The Patriots swept the 2002 season series.
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 Patriots lead the series 5–3 after meeting No. 8 since 1999 Full series history
Buffalo heads to Los Angeles for Monday night thin at receiver after Palmer hurt his shoulder in practice, and rookie Skyler Bell is set for his NFL debut.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
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.
