Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots 24 to 27
Sunday, December 29, 2002, Week 17The Miami Dolphins played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, December 29, 2002, Week 17 of the 2002 season. The Patriots won by a score of 27-24. The Patriots and the Dolphins split the season series for the 2002 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Patriots finished the season 5-3-0 at home, while the Dolphins finished 2-6-0 on the road for the 2002 season.
The Patriots finished the season with a record of 9-7-0, while the Dolphins finished the season at 9-7-0.
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 359 | 103 | 256 | 0 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dave Wannstedt Assistant Head Coach: Norv Turner Offensive Coordinator: Norv Turner Defensive Coordinator: Jim Bates Quarterbacks Coach: Mike Shula Wide Receivers Coach: Robert Ford Offensive Line Coach: Tony Wise Running Backs Coach: Joel Collier Tight Ends Coach: Pat Jones Offensive Quality Control Coach: Judd Garrett Defensive Line Coach: Clarence Brooks Linebackers Coach: Bob Sanders Secondary Coach: Mel Phillips Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Robert Nunn Defensive Nickel Package Coach: Bill Lewis Pass Rush Consultant: Joe Kim Defensive Quality Control Coach: Robert Nunn Special Teams Coach: Keith Armstrong Kicking Coach: Doug Blevins Special Teams Assistant Coach: Bernie Parmalee Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Gamble Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Brad Roll General Manager: Eddie Jones Senior Vice President of Football Operations: Rick Spielman Director of Player Development: John Gamble BLESTO Scout: Anthony Hunt Area Scout: Chris Grier Assistant Athletic Trainer: Troy Maurer Summer Intern: Kyle Johnston
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 216 | 116 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Belichick Assistant Head Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Offensive Coordinator: Charlie Weis Defensive Coordinator: Romeo Crennel Quarterbacks Coach: Charlie Weis Wide Receivers Coach: Brian Daboll Offensive Line Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Running Backs Coach: Ivan Fears Tight Ends Coach: Jeff Davidson Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Jeff Davidson Offensive Coaching Assistant: Nick Caserio Defensive Line Coach: Romeo Crennel Linebackers Coach: Rob Ryan Outside Linebackers Coach: Rob Ryan Inside Linebackers Coach: Pepper Johnson Defensive Backs Coach: Eric Mangini Defensive Assistant Coach: Josh McDaniels Special Teams Coach: Brad Seely Strength and Conditioning Coach: Mike Woicik Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Markus Paul Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Tom Shaw Owner: Robert Kraft Director of Football Research: Ernie Adams Director of Football Operations: Chris Caminiti Assistant Director of College Scouting: Lionel Vital Assistant Director of Player Personnel: Jason Licht Area Scout: Jon Robinson National Scout: Thomas Dimitroff Operations Intern: Shane Waldron