2002 Miami Dolphins Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 9-7
Finishing 1st in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Dave Wannstedt (9-7)
Location: Miami, Florida
2002 Miami Dolphins Roster
The Miami Dolphins of the National Football League ended the 2002 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, finishing first in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference.
Miami netted 378 points, while the miserly defensive unit allowed 301. Ricky Williams powered the ground game, running for a 1,853 yards for the Dolphins.
Jay Fiedler passed for 2,024 yards, and Ray Lucas spent time under center as well. Chris Chambers hauled in 52 passes for 734 yards, while Ricky Williams and Randy McMichael provided receiving help also.
Patrick Surtain intercepted 6 errant tosses from the opposition. Jason Taylor topped the defensive unit with 18.5 quarterback sacks, topping a defense credited with 47 sacks.
Dave Wannstedt coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 378
Regular Season Points Against: 301
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2002 | Detroit Lions 21 at Miami Dolphins 49 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 15, 2002 | Miami Dolphins 21 at Indianapolis Colts 13 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| September 22, 2002 | New York Jets 3 at Miami Dolphins 30 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| September 29, 2002 | Miami Dolphins 30 at Kansas City Chiefs 48 | L | 2-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| October 6, 2002 | New England Patriots 13 at Miami Dolphins 26 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| October 13, 2002 | Miami Dolphins 24 at Denver Broncos 22 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| October 20, 2002 | Buffalo Bills 23 at Miami Dolphins 10 | L | 3-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-2-0 | ||
| November 4, 2002 | Miami Dolphins 10 at Green Bay Packers 24 | L | 3-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 5-3-0 | ||
| November 10, 2002 | Miami Dolphins 10 at New York Jets 13 | L | 3-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| November 17, 2002 | Baltimore Ravens 7 at Miami Dolphins 26 | W | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 6-4-0 | ||
| November 24, 2002 | San Diego Chargers 3 at Miami Dolphins 30 | W | 5-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 7-4-0 | ||
| December 1, 2002 | Miami Dolphins 21 at Buffalo Bills 38 | L | 5-1-0 | 2-4-0 | 7-5-0 | ||
| December 9, 2002 | Chicago Bears 9 at Miami Dolphins 27 | W | 6-1-0 | 2-4-0 | 8-5-0 | ||
| December 15, 2002 | Oakland Raiders 17 at Miami Dolphins 23 | W | 7-1-0 | 2-4-0 | 9-5-0 | ||
| December 21, 2002 | Miami Dolphins 17 at Minnesota Vikings 20 | L | 7-1-0 | 2-5-0 | 9-6-0 | ||
| December 29, 2002 | Miami Dolphins 24 at New England Patriots 27 | L | 7-1-0 | 2-6-0 | 9-7-0 | OT |
