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HomeScheduleDET at MIA

Week 1 · 2002 Season· FINAL

Detroit Lions

0-0 · NFC North

Final

Miami Dolphins

0-0 · AFC East

Date

Sun, Sep 8, 2002

Week 1

Kickoff

1:04 PM ET

Location

Hard Rock Stadium

Miami Gardens, Florida

Result

DET 21, MIA 49

Overview
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Roster Strength · Madden

2002 ratings: closest snapshot before Week 1

Detroit Lions

Starter Avg

79.5

top 22 by OVR

Elite

2

players rated 90+

Top Rated

9400-0002020
9100-0013118
8900-0006927
8500-0014450
8400-0004874

63 rated players on roster

Miami Dolphins

Starter Avg

83.5

top 22 by OVR

Elite

5

players rated 90+

Top Rated

9800-0010264
9700-0010373
9400-0016112
9400-0016344
9000-0017915

59 rated players on roster

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