Final / OT · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 12 · Memorial Stadium (Champaign)
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The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 20–17 at home at Memorial Stadium (Champaign) in overtime in Week 12 of the 2002 regular season on November 24, 2002. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was one of two games of Week 12 to need overtime.
The result moved the Bears to 3–8 and dropped the Lions to 3–8. It was the Lions’ third straight loss. The Lions finished 2002 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs. The Bears finished 2002 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 23–20 on October 20, 2002. When they met again, the Chicago Bears won 24–16 on October 26, 2003. The teams split their two 2002 meetings.
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 Bears lead the series 5–3 after meeting No. 8 since 1999 Full series history
Chicago's quarterback is reported to be targeting next week's trip to Atlanta, Washington's top receiver is a genuine toss-up against the Giants, and Tennessee's rookie wideout looks set to play through a sore back.
The ankle injury Brooks suffered in Tampa Bay will keep him out at least four games and thins Green Bay's backfield again.
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.
