The 2002 Miami Dolphins season was highlighted by the sensational performance of newly acquired running back Ricky Williams, who led the NFL with a franchise-record 1,853 rushing yards and earned Pro Bowl MVP honors. Under head coach Dave Wannstedt, the team finished with a strong 9-7 record and featured a dominant defense led by Jason Taylor, who topped the league with 18.5 sacks. Despite narrowly missing the playoffs, the season showcased elite talent with seven Pro Bowl selections and four First-team All-Pros, including Zach Thomas and Patrick Surtain. An undrafted standout from Dartmouth, Jay Fiedler was a resilient quarterback who led the Miami Dolphins to two 11-5 seasons and an AFC East title, remains the franchise's last quarterback to win a playoff game, and recorded over 11,000 passing yards during his 10-year NFL career.