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The 2002 NFL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Football League (NFL). The league went back to an even number of teams with the addition of the Houston Texans ; the league has remained static with 32 teams since.
The 2002 Buccaneers became the first team to lead the league in total defense, points allowed, and interceptions since the 1985 Chicago Bears. They also held opposing quarterbacks to an unbelievable 48.4 passer rating for the season. [16] Led by their dominating defense, the 2002 Buccaneers achieved their most successful season to date.
The 2002 season was the only time the Patriots failed to win at least 10 games during the regular season in the Brady–Belichick era. It also marked the only season with Tom Brady as the primary starter that the team failed to make the playoffs, and until 2022 the only time that Brady lost three consecutive games.
The National Football League playoffs for the 2002 season began on January 4, 2003. The postseason tournament concluded with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII , 48–21, on January 26, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego , California .
Pages in category "2002 National Football League season" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The 2002 Arizona Cardinals season was the franchise’s 83rd year with the National Football League (NFL), 15th season in Arizona and the second full season under head coach Dave McGinnis. It was Jake Plummer’s final season with the Cardinals as he went to the Denver Broncos in the 2003 off-season. This was the Cardinals' first season in the ...
The 2002 Seattle Seahawks season was the franchise's 27th season in the National Football League (NFL), the first season in Seahawks Stadium and the fourth under head coach Mike Holmgren. The Seahawks returned to the NFC West for the first time since their inaugural season of 1976 , as part of the realignment that occurred when the Houston ...
The 2002 season was the Pittsburgh Steelers' 70th as a professional sports franchise and as a member of the National Football League.. The Steelers were coming off a 13–3 record in 2001 and making an appearance in the AFC Championship game.