2002 New England Patriots season Regular season Regular season

| Week | Kickoff | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Record | Game_site | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 8:30pm EST | December 22, 2002 | New York Jets | L 17–30 | 8–7 | Gillette Stadium | 68436 |
| 17 | 1:00pm EST | December 29, 2002 | Miami Dolphins | W 27–24 (OT) | 9–7 | Gillette Stadium | 68436 |