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2002 Cincinnati Bengals season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamCincinnati Bengals
year2002
record2–14
division_place4th AFC North
coachDick LeBeau
stadiumPaul Brown Stadium
playoffsDid not qualify
pro_bowlersFB Lorenzo Neal
shortnavlinkBengals seasons

The 2002 Cincinnati Bengals season was the franchise's 33rd season in the National Football League (NFL), the 35th overall, and the second and final full season under head coach Dick LeBeau. With a record of 2–14, however, they were the worst team in football in 2002. The team's struggles continued as they lost their first seven contests losing by an average of 19 points in each game. The Bengals would finally garner their first victory in Week 8 by soundly defeating the expansion Houston Texans on the road 38–3. The winning would not last long, however, as the Bengals lost their next six games to fall to 1–13, this lethargic result was later matched by the 2019 team, which also finished at 2–14.

In their final game at home, the Bengals would stun the New Orleans Saints 20–13 to earn their second win on the season, but there would be no saving the Bengals from setting a new franchise record for losses as they finished the season with a 27–9 loss to the Buffalo Bills on the road to finish with a league-worst 2–14 record. This resulted in the Bengals owner Mike Brown firing head coach Dick LeBeau and replacing him with Washington's defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis.

By being the worst team in 2002, they earned the first pick in the 2003 NFL draft, which they would use to draft Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Carson Palmer out of USC, and releasing embattled quarterback Akili Smith.

Offseason

AdditionsSubtractions
QB Gus Frerotte (Broncos)
WR Michael Westbrook (Redskins)
CB Jeff Burris (Colts)

NFL draft

Main article: 2002 NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Dwayne LevelsLinebackerOklahoma State
Reggie MylesDefensive backAlabama
Thatcher SzalayCenterMontana

Personnel

  • President – Mike Brown

  • Head coach – Dick LeBeau

  • Offensive coordinator – Bob Bratkowski

  • Quarterbacks – Ken Anderson

  • Running backs – Jim Anderson

  • Wide receivers – Steve Mooshagian

  • Tight ends – John Garrett

  • Offensive line – Paul Alexander

  • Offensive assistant – Bob Surace

  • Defensive coordinator/linebackers – Mark Duffner

  • Defensive line – Tim Krumrie

  • Cornerbacks – Kevin Coyle

  • Safeties – Darren Perry

  • Defensive assistant – Louie Cioffi

  • Special teams – Al Roberts

  • Strength and conditioning – Kim Wood

  • Strength and conditioning assistant – Rodney Holman

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

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1September 8, 2002San Diego ChargersL 6–340–153,705
2September 15, 2002at Cleveland BrownsL 7–200–273,358
3September 22, 2002at Atlanta FalconsL 3–300–368,129
4September 29, 2002Tampa Bay BuccaneersL 7–350–457,234
5October 6, 2002at Indianapolis ColtsL 21–280–556,570
6October 13, 2002Pittsburgh SteelersL 7–340–663,900
7Bye
8October 27, 2002Tennessee TitansL 24–300–752,822
9November 3, 2002at Houston TexansW 38–31–769,827
10November 10, 2002at Baltimore RavensL 27–381–869,024
11November 17, 2002Cleveland BrownsL 20–271–964,060
12November 24, 2002at Pittsburgh SteelersL 21–291–1060,473
13December 1, 2002Baltimore RavensL 23–271–1144,878
14December 8, 2002at Carolina PanthersL 31–521–1266,799
15December 15, 2002Jacksonville JaguarsL 15–291–1342,092
16December 22, 2002New Orleans SaintsW 20–132–1343,544
17December 29, 2002at Buffalo BillsL 9–272–1447,850

Note: Intra-divisional opponents are in bold text

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • SDG – Steve Christie 28-yard field goal, 8:48. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 6:12.'''''
  • SDG – Josh Norman 1-yard pass from Drew Brees (Steve Christie kick), 1:18. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 14 yards, 3:13.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Steve Christie 27-yard field goal, 13:14. ''Chargers 13–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 2:03.'''''
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 1-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 0:19. ''Chargers 20–0. '''Drive: 15 plays, 95 yards, 7:55.''''' Third quarter
  • CIN – Neil Rackers 21-yard field goal, 11:17. ''Chargers 20–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 3:43.'''''
  • SDG – Curtis Conway 9-yard pass from Drew Brees (Steve Christie kick), 8:42. ''Chargers 27–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 2:35.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher 1-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 9:14. ''Chargers 34–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 8:31.'''''
  • CIN – Neil Rackers 54-yard field goal, 5:43. ''Chargers 34–6. '''Drive: 11 plays, 41 yards, 3:31.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 15/19, 160 yards, 2 TD
  • CIN – Gus Frerotte – 18/31, 198 yards, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 21 rushes, 114 yards, TD
  • CIN – Gus Frerotte – 2 rushes, 14 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 3 receptions, 45 yards SDG – Tim Dwight – 3 receptions, 45 yards
  • CIN – Danny Farmer – 2 receptions, 54 yards

Week 3: at Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

  • ATL – Jay Feely 44-yard field goal, 10:01. ''Falcons 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 4:69.'''''
  • ATL – Jay Feely 26-yard field goal, 7:19. ''Falcons 6–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:48.'''''
  • ATL – Brian Finneran 20-yard pass from Michael Vick (Jay Feely kick), 1:57. ''Falcons 13–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:28.''''' Second quarter
  • ATL – Brian Finneran 13-yard pass from Michael Vick (Jay Feely kick), 4:56. ''Falcons 20–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 24 yards, 1:42.'''''
  • CIN – Neil Rackers 24-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Falcons 20–3. '''Drive: 14 plays, 53 yards, 4:53.''''' Third quarter
  • ATL – Warrick Dunn 4-yard run (Jay Feely kick), 5:07. ''Falcons 27–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 7:00.''''' Fourth quarter
  • ATL – Jay Feely 34-yard field goal, 7:30. ''Falcons 30–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 5:39.''''' Top passers
  • CIN – Jon Kitna – 18/35, 136 yards, INT
  • ATL – Michael Vick – 16/26, 174 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • CIN – Corey Dillon – 18 rushes, 66 yards
  • ATL – TJ Duckett – 18 rushes, 67 yards Top receivers
  • CIN – Peter Warrick – 4 receptions, 34 yards
  • ATL – Brian Finneran – 6 receptions, 77 yards, 2 TD

Week 17: at Buffalo Bills

First quarter

  • BUF – Mike Hollis 32-yard field goal, 8:36. ''Bills 3-0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:15.'''''
  • BUF – Mike Hollis 25-yard field goal, 1:12. ''Bills 6-0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 4, yards, 1:32.''''' Second quarter
  • BUF – Drew Bledsoe 7-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 10:25. ''Bills 13-0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:15.'''''
  • BUF – Eric Moulds 2-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (Mike Hollis kick), 2:41. ''Bills 20-0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 5:12.'''''
  • CIN – Neil Rackers 19-yard field goal, 0:24. ''Bills 20-3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 2:17.''''' Third quarter
  • BUF – Larry Centers 4-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 1:37. ''Bills 27-3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 4:11.''''' Fourth quarter
  • CIN – Jon Kitna 6-yard run (run failed), 8:05. ''Bills 27-9. '''Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 2:49.''''' Top passers
  • CIN – Jon Kitna – 19/35, 241 yards, 2 INT
  • BUF – Drew Bledsoe – 23/31, 231 yards, TD Top rushers
  • CIN – Corey Dillon – 13 rushes, 53 yards
  • BUF – Travis Henry – 30 rushes, 80 yards Top receivers
  • CIN – Chad Johnson – 6 receptions, 123 yards
  • BUF – Eric Moulds – 9 receptions, 75 yards, TD With the loss, the Bengals ended their season at a franchise worst 2-14 record (eventually tied by the 2019 Bengals) while also going 1-7 on the road and finishing dead last in NFL. Thus, securing the #1 pick for the 2003 NFL Draft. Head coach Dick LeBeau would end up being fired after the game.

Standings

Division

Conference

Team leaders

Passing

Rushing

Receiving

Defensive

Kevin Kaesviharn620.0210

Kicking and punting

Neil Rackers181583.3%323093.8%75

Special teams

T. J. Houshmandzadeh1328822.2440241174.9340

Awards and records

Pro Bowl Selections

Milestones

  • Corey Dillon, 6th 1,000 yard rushing (1,311 yards) season

References

References

  1. [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nfl/cincy/bengals.html Season statistics and summary at Sports E-Cyclopedia]
  2. "2002 Cincinnati Bengals draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. [http://www.nfl.com/player/coreydillon/2500396/profile Corey Dilon, RB at NFL]
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