Final / OT · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 2 · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
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The Buffalo Bills beat the Minnesota Vikings 45–39 on the road at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in overtime in Week 2 of the 2002 regular season on September 15, 2002. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 6 points.
The 84 combined points were the most in any game of Week 2. It was the only game of Week 2 to need overtime.
The result moved the Bills to 1–1 and dropped the Vikings to 0–2. The Bills finished 2002 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings finished 2002 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Bills’ 45 points were their most in any game of 2002.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 31–27 on October 22, 2000. When they met again, the Buffalo Bills won 17–12 on October 1, 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
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