New York Jets at Chicago Bears (December 15, 2002)

Game Recap


In a December week 15 collision in Chicago, the Bears posted a 20-13 victory over the Jets. The Bears began strong early with a 10-0 halftime lead and held off the Jets late.

The Bears were led by Chris Chandler who tossed in 177 pass yards, zero INTs, was 22 of 27 passing. Leon Johnson rumbled for 1 touchdown. Marty Booker finished with 9 pass catches.

For the Jets, Chad Pennington finished with 207 pass yards, 1 touchdown, 0 INTs, was 22 of 33 passing. Curtis Martin had 127 rush yards. Laveranues Coles had 71 receiving yards.

The Bears ended with 266 total yards, 20 first downs, 0 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 6 of 11 on third downs. The Jets tallied 334 total yards, 19 first downs, 1 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 4 of 11 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Chicago BearsCHI defeat New York JetsNYJ 20-13
  • Date: Sunday, December 15, 2002
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:05PM
  • Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 266, Turnovers: 0
  • New York Jets Stats - Yards: 334, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NYJ 0 0 10 3 13
CHI 0 10 7 3 20

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Chad PenningtonNYJ22-332071022
Chris ChandlerCHI22-271770024

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Curtis MartinNYJ21127035
Leon JohnsonCHI1456123
Adrian PetersonCHI739111
Ahmad MerrittCHI1505
Laveranues ColesNYJ1505
Chris ChandlerCHI3305
Chad MortonNYJ1202

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Laveranues ColesNYJ571021
Marty BookerCHI962012
Curtis MartinNYJ433012
Wayne ChrebetNYJ330122
Dez WhiteCHI428012
John GilmoreCHI328016
Stanley PritchettCHI124024
Jerald SowellNYJ224015

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
CHI261052
NYJ241340

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
CHI22-27177004
NYJ22-33207101

More Game Information On The New York Jets at Chicago Bears

  • Attendance: 62,226
  • Weather: 43 degrees, relative humidity 75%, wind 10 mph, wind chill 0
  • Time of Game: 2:49 - 2 hours, 49 minutes
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