2002 Denver Broncos Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 9-7
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Mike Shanahan (9-7)
Location: Denver, Colorado
2002 Denver Broncos Roster
The Denver Broncos of the National Football League ended the 2002 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, finishing second in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference.
The Broncos moved the ball well, scoring 392 points, and the defensive squad surrendered 344. Brian Griese directed the offense, passing for 3,214 yards. Rod Smith paced all receivers, hauling in 89 passes for 1,027 yards, while Ed McCaffrey contributed to the receiving game, too.
Clinton Portis ran for a team-best 1,508 yards for Denver.
Deltha O'Neal intercepted 5 opponent throws. Trevor Pryce sacked opposing passers 9 times.
Mike Shanahan coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 392
Regular Season Points Against: 344
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2002 | St. Louis Rams 16 at Denver Broncos 23 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 15, 2002 | Denver Broncos 24 at San Francisco 49ers 14 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| September 22, 2002 | Buffalo Bills 23 at Denver Broncos 28 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| September 30, 2002 | Denver Broncos 23 at Baltimore Ravens 34 | L | 2-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| October 6, 2002 | San Diego Chargers 9 at Denver Broncos 26 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| October 13, 2002 | Miami Dolphins 24 at Denver Broncos 22 | L | 3-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 4-2-0 | ||
| October 20, 2002 | Denver Broncos 37 at Kansas City Chiefs 34 | W | 3-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-2-0 | OT | |
| October 27, 2002 | Denver Broncos 24 at New England Patriots 16 | W | 3-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 6-2-0 | ||
| November 11, 2002 | Oakland Raiders 34 at Denver Broncos 10 | L | 3-2-0 | 3-1-0 | 6-3-0 | ||
| November 17, 2002 | Denver Broncos 31 at Seattle Seahawks 9 | W | 3-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 7-3-0 | ||
| November 24, 2002 | Indianapolis Colts 23 at Denver Broncos 20 | L | 3-3-0 | 4-1-0 | 7-4-0 | OT | |
| December 1, 2002 | Denver Broncos 27 at San Diego Chargers 30 | L | 3-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 7-5-0 | OT | |
| December 8, 2002 | Denver Broncos 13 at New York Jets 19 | L | 3-3-0 | 4-3-0 | 7-6-0 | ||
| December 15, 2002 | Kansas City Chiefs 24 at Denver Broncos 31 | W | 4-3-0 | 4-3-0 | 8-6-0 | ||
| December 22, 2002 | Denver Broncos 16 at Oakland Raiders 28 | L | 4-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 8-7-0 | ||
| December 29, 2002 | Arizona Cardinals 7 at Denver Broncos 37 | W | 5-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 9-7-0 |
