Final / OT · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 13 · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–24 on the road at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in overtime in Week 13 of the 2002 regular season on December 1, 2002. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 6 points.
It was one of three games of Week 13 to need overtime.
The result moved the Falcons to 8–3–1 and dropped the Vikings to 3–9. It was the Falcons’ third straight win. The Falcons finished 2002 at 9–6–1 and lost in the Divisional round. The Vikings finished 2002 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 17–14 on September 12, 1999. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 39–26 on October 5, 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 Series tied 1–1 after meeting No. 2 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
