New York Jets at Buffalo Bills 37 to 31

Sunday, September 8, 2002, Week 1

The New York Jets played the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park on Sunday, September 8, 2002, Week 1 of the 2002 season. The Jets won by a score of 37-31.

New York Jets offense

Total yards	Pass yards	Rush yards	Turnovers	First downs
266	193	73	1	18

Head Coach: Herman Edwards Offensive Coordinator: Paul Hackett Defensive Coordinator: Ted Cottrell Special Teams Coordinator: Mike Westhoff Wide Receivers Coach: Mose Rison Offensive Line Coach: Doug Marrone Running Backs Coach: Bishop Harris Tight Ends Coach: Phil Pettey Senior Offensive Assistant Coach: Jimmy Raye Offensive Assistant Coach: Eric Price Offensive Quality Control Coach: Mike Henning Linebackers Coach: Bob Sutton, David Merritt, Sr. Defensive Backs Coach: Bill Bradley Defensive Assistant Coach: David Merritt, Sr. Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Lott Strength Assistant: Sal Alosi General Manager: Terry Bradway Assistant General Manager: Mike Tannenbaum Director of Pro Personnel: Mike Tannenbaum Scout: Ron Brockington Operations Assistant: Tim Berbenich College Scouting Intern: Sarah Hogan

Total yards	Pass yards	Rush yards	Turnovers	First downs
384	242	142	3	26

Head Coach: Gregg Williams Offensive Coordinator: Kevin Gilbride Defensive Coordinator: Jerry Gray Special Teams Coordinator: Danny Smith Quarterbacks Coach: Steve Kragthorpe Wide Receivers Coach: Fred Graves Offensive Line Coach: Ronnie Vinklarek Running Backs Coach: Steve Fairchild Tight Ends Coach: Dan Neal Offensive Assistant Coach: Tommy Kaiser Defensive Line Coach: John Levra Linebackers Coach: Miles Aldridge Defensive Backs Coach: Pat Thomas Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Steve Jackson Defensive Assistant Coach: Chuck Lester Third Down Specialist Coach: Steve Jackson Special Teams Assistant Coach: Tommy Kaiser Strength and Conditioning Coordinator: Rusty Jones Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Allaire General Manager: Tom Donahoe Director of Pro Personnel: John Guy Intern: Jim Arthur