Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins 21 to 49
Sunday, September 8, 2002, Week 1The Detroit Lions played the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens on Sunday, September 8, 2002, Week 1 of the 2002 season. The Dolphins won by a score of 49-21.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257 | 206 | 51 | 2 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marty Mornhinweg Offensive Coordinator: Maurice Carthon Defensive Coordinator: Kurt Schottenheimer Special Teams Coordinator: Chuck Priefer Quarterbacks Coach: Kevin Higgins Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Kirksey Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Running Backs Coach: Maurice Carthon Tight Ends Coach: Sean Kugler Special Assistant-Offense: Sherman Lewis Offensive Assistant Coach: Mike McHugh Defensive Line Coach: Charles Haley Linebackers Coach: Glenn Pires Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Horton Assistant Defensive Line Coach: John Marshall Defensive Nickel Package Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Special Teams Assistant Coach: Kevin O'Dea Quality Control Coach: Don Clemons, Mike McHugh Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jason Arapoff Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Malcolm Blacken Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Mondray Gee Staff Counsel: Martin Mayhew General Manager: Matt Millen Senior Director of Football Administration: Martin Mayhew Advance Scout: Kevin O'Dea
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 389 | 207 | 182 | 0 | 27 |
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