2002 Tennessee Titans season


The 2002 season was the Tennessee Titans' 33rd in the National Football League and 43rd overall. The team improved upon their previous season's output of 7–9, managing 11 victories. The Titans qualified for the playoffs, but were unable to reach the Super Bowl, losing to the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Conference Championship. The Titians would not return to the AFC Championship again until 2019.

Offseason

NFL Draft

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Brad KassellLinebackerNorth Texas
John SimonRunning backLouisiana Tech

Personnel

Coaching staff

Roster

Preseason

Schedule

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 15: vs. New England Patriots

Standings

Playoffs

AFC Divisional Playoff vs Pittsburgh Steelers

This was the Titans franchise's first playoff win over the Steelers in four tries, following three losses as the Oilers in 1978, 1979 and 1989, the latter of which was also in overtime.

AFC Championship Game

This was the Titans' last appearance at the AFC championship game until 2019.