Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 13 · Ford Field
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The New England Patriots beat the Detroit Lions 20–12 on the road at Ford Field in Week 13 of the 2002 regular season on November 28, 2002. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 8 points.
The result moved the Patriots to 7–5 and dropped the Lions to 3–9. It was the Lions’ fourth straight loss. The Patriots 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 34–9 on November 23, 2000. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 28–21 on December 3, 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 2000 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.
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.
