Check out the 2002 NFL Regular Season Schedule, and Preseason schedule and know when does NFL regular season starts and ends.

Week 1. Thurs., Sept. 5. San Francisco at New York Giants, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday, Sept. 8. New York Jets at Buffalo, 1 p.m.. Baltimore at Carolina, 1 p.m.

In Week 17, three of five designated matchups will be played on Saturday. Specific dates and start times for the designated Week 17 matchups will be determined ...

2002 NFL Weekly Schedule (All Times Eastern) Week 1 Thursday, Sep 5 San Francisco at NY Giants, 8:30 pm Sunday, Sep 8 Arizona at Washington, 1:00 pm

In Week 17, three of five designated matchups will be played on Saturday. Specific dates and start times for the designated Week 17 matchups will be determined ...