2002 New England Patriots season Regular season Regular season

| Week | Kickoff | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Record | Game_site | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4:15pm EST | October 27, 2002 | Denver Broncos | L 16–24 | 3–4 | Gillette Stadium | 68436 |
| 9 | 1:00pm EST | November 3, 2002 | Buffalo Bills | W 38–7 | 4–4 | Ralph Wilson Stadium | 73448 |
| 10 | 4:15pm EST | November 10, 2002 | Chicago Bears | W 33–30 | 5–4 | Memorial Stadium | 63105 |
| 11 | 8:30pm EST | November 17, 2002 | Oakland Raiders | L 20–27 | 5–5 | Network Associates Coliseum | 62552 |
| 12 | 1:00pm EST | November 24, 2002 | Minnesota Vikings | W 24–17 | 6–5 | Gillette Stadium | 68436 |
| 13 | 12:30pm EST | November 28, 2002 | Detroit Lions | W 20–12 | 7–5 | Ford Field | 62109 |
| 14 | 1:00pm EST | December 8, 2002 | Buffalo Bills | W 27–17 | 8–5 | Gillette Stadium | 68436 |
| 15 | 9:00pm EST | December 16, 2002 | Tennessee Titans | L 7–24 | 8–6 | The Coliseum | 68809 |