CINCINNATI BENGALS HISTORY: 2002
2002 FINAL RESULTS
Record: 2-14-0 (4th in AFC North); 1-7 at home, 1-7 on road Head Coach: Dick LeBeau |
| Date | Opponent | W-L | Score | Att. | Stadium |
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| September 8 | San Diego | L | 6-34 | 53,705 | Paul Brown |
| September 15 | at Cleveland | L | 7-20 | 73,358 | Cleveland Browns |
| September 22 | at Atlanta | L | 3-30 | 68,129 | Georgia Dome |
| September 29 | Tampa Bay | L | 7-35 | 57,234 | Paul Brown |
| October 6 | at Indianapolis | L | 21-28 | 56,570 | RCA Dome |
| October 13 | Pittsburgh | L | 7-34 | 63,900 | Paul Brown |
| October 27 | Tennessee | L | 24-30 | 52,822 | Paul Brown |
| November 3 | at Houston | W | 38-3 | 69,827 | Reliant |
| November 10 | at Baltimore | L | 27-38 | 69,024 | Ravens |
| November 17 | Cleveland | L | 20-27 | 64,060 | Paul Brown |
| November 24 | at Pittsburgh | L | 21-29 | 60,473 | Heinz Field |
| December 1 | Baltimore | L | 23-27 | 44,878 | Paul Brown |
| December 8 | at Carolina | L | 31-52 | 66,799 | Ericsson |
| December 15 | Jacksonville | L | 15-29 | 42,092 | Paul Brown |
| December 22 | New Orleans | W | 20-13 | 43,544 | Paul Brown |
| December 29 | at Buffalo | L | 9-27 | 47,850 | Ralph Wilson |
Bengals 2002 Summary
The Bengals entered the season with high hopes after an encouraging 2001 finish. But despite some noteworthy individual performances, the team sunk to the worst record (2-14) in franchise history. The team was hit hard by injuries, losing the league's second-highest number of games by starters. The offense got off to a very slow start with free agent signee Gus Frerotte at QB, and Cincinnati was outscored 119-23 in the first four games. The offense perked up noticeably after 2001 starter, Jon Kitna, returned to the No. 1 QB role. The Bengals set a team record for pass completions (350). But the team was 0-7 before getting a win at Houston. The defense was inconsistent, and with nine touchdowns allowed on special teams or by the offense, the Bengals as a team allowed the second-most points (456) in club history. On Dec. 30, it was announced that head coach Dick LeBeau would not be retained for 2003.
2002: A CLOSER LOOK
PRO BOWL PLAYERS
2002 SEASON LEADERS
- Passing: Jon Kitna (473 Att, 294 Comp, 3178 Yds, 62.2 Pct, 16 TD, 16 Int, 79.1 Rating)
- Rushing: Corey Dillon (314 Att, 1311 Yds, 4.2 Avg, 67 Long, 7 TD)
- Receiving: Chad Johnson (69 Rec, 1166 Yds, 16.9 Avg, 72 Long, 5 TD)
- Scoring: Neil Rackers, 75 points (15 FG; 30 PAT)
2002 NEWS AND NOTES
- For the first time since 1989, Cincinnati had a 3000-yard passer (Jon Kitna), a 1000-yard rusher (Corey Dillon) and a 1000-yard receiver (Chad Johnson) in the same season.
STADIUM
- Paul Brown Stadium
2002 Helmet/Uniform
2002 Logo
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