Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 Season Schedule & Scores

Overall record:	12-4
Home record:
Away record:

The Buccaneers soared through the 2002 season, achieving a dramatic turnaround from the previous year. Anchored by a dominant defense spearheaded by Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks, they suffocated opponents and allowed the fewest points in the league. Their efficient offense, led by Brad Johnson and a skilled receiving corps, perfectly complemented the team's defensive mastery. Despite an early-season stumble, the Buccaneers surged to win 12 of their last 14 games, clinching the NFC South division title and earning a home playoff berth.

Away		Home	Date	Result
NO	@	TB	Sun, Sep 8th, 2002	W26-20
TB	@	BAL	Sun, Sep 15th, 2002	W25-0
STL	@	TB	Mon, Sep 23rd, 2002	L14-26
TB	@	CIN	Sun, Sep 29th, 2002	W35-7
TB	@	ATL	Sun, Oct 6th, 2002	W20-6
CLE	@	TB	Sun, Oct 13th, 2002	L3-17
TB	@	PHI	Sun, Oct 20th, 2002	L10-20
TB	@	CAR	Sun, Oct 27th, 2002	W12-9
MIN	@	TB	Sun, Nov 3rd, 2002	L24-38
CAR	@	TB	Sun, Nov 17th, 2002	L10-23
GB	@	TB	Sun, Nov 24th, 2002	L7-21
TB	@	NO	Sun, Dec 1st, 2002	L20-23
ATL	@	TB	Sun, Dec 8th, 2002	L10-34
TB	@	DET	Sun, Dec 15th, 2002	W23-20
PIT	@	TB	Mon, Dec 23rd, 2002	W17-7
TB	@	CHI	Sun, Dec 29th, 2002	W15-0
SF	@	TB	Sun, Jan 12th, 2003	L6-31
TB	@	PHI	Sun, Jan 19th, 2003	W27-10
OAK	@	TB	Sun, Jan 26th, 2003	L21-48