Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 3 · Sun Devil Stadium
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The San Diego Chargers beat the Arizona Cardinals 23–15 on the road at Sun Devil Stadium in Week 3 of the 2002 regular season on September 22, 2002. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 8 points.
The result moved the Chargers to 3–0 and dropped the Cardinals to 1–2. It was the Chargers’ third straight win. The Chargers finished 2002 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Cardinals finished 2002 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Arizona Cardinals won 20–17 on November 25, 2001. When they met again, the San Diego Chargers won 27–20 on December 31, 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 Series tied 1–1 after meeting No. 2 since 2001 Full series history
The Chargers coach rejected any change after the loss in Seattle, and Justin Herbert backed his play-caller as the offense keeps stalling early in games.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
Emanuel Wilson scored twice in his first start as Seattle built a 27–6 lead, and Uchenna Nwosu’s strip-sack ended a late Los Angeles comeback.
