Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 14 · Ericsson Stadium
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The Carolina Panthers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 52–31 at home at Ericsson Stadium in Week 14 of the 2002 regular season on December 8, 2002.
The 83 combined points were the most in any game of Week 14.
The result moved the Panthers to 5–8 and dropped the Bengals to 1–12. It was the Bengals’ fifth straight loss. The Bengals finished 2002 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs. The Panthers finished 2002 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Panthers’ 52 points were their most in any game of 2002.
In their previous meeting, the Carolina Panthers won 27–3 on September 26, 1999. When they met again, the Cincinnati Bengals won 17–14 on October 22, 2006.
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 Panthers lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 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.
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.
Zac Taylor said Chase is still in the concussion protocol and Higgins is day-to-day with an adductor problem, with both to be re-evaluated on Wednesday before the last game ahead of Cincinnati's bye.
