Record 9–7 Playoff finish did not qualify Start date 2002 Home field Mercedes-Benz Superdome | Division place 3rd NFC South Head coach Jim Haslett General manager Mickey Loomis | |
Pro Bowlers Deuce McAllister (RB)
Joe Horn (WR)
Michael Lewis (KR)
Fred McAfee (ST) AP All-Pros Deuce McAllister (1st team)
Michael Lewis (ST)
Fred McAfee (ST) Similar 2001 New Orleans Saints se, 1975 New Orleans Saints se, 1973 New Orleans Saints se, 1981 New Orleans Saints se, 1968 New Orleans Saints se | ||
The 2002 New Orleans Saints season was the team's 36th as a member of the National Football League (NFL). They improved upon their previous season's performance of 7–9, winning nine games. Despite the winning season, and ranking third in total offense in 2002, the team failed to qualify for the playoffs. A bright moment during the season for the Saints was sweeping eventual champion Tampa Bay. The 2 wins were almost guaranteed to make New Orleans a playoff team. However, 3 consecutive losses, including one to 1-13 Cincinnati, knocked New Orleans out of playoff contention.
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