Final / OT · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 14 · Sun Devil Stadium
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The Arizona Cardinals beat the Detroit Lions 23–20 at home at Sun Devil Stadium in overtime in Week 14 of the 2002 regular season on December 8, 2002. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was the only game of Week 14 to need overtime.
The result moved the Cardinals to 5–8 and dropped the Lions to 3–10. It was the Lions’ fifth straight loss. The Lions finished 2002 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs. The Cardinals finished 2002 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Arizona Cardinals won 45–38 on November 18, 2001. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 42–24 on September 7, 2003.
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 Cardinals lead the series 3–0 after meeting No. 3 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.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
