The 2001-02 National Football League Championship was played in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 27, 2002 between the 8-seed Miami Dolphins and the 3-seed Philadelphia Eagles. Continuing their surprising path through the playoffs, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Eagles 42-14 in a major upset. Dolphins quarterback Damon Huard, who threw four touchdown passes and no interceptions, was named the game's MVP. It marked the last game for longtime Dolphins receiver Rod Brown, who won his third title with the team as a result of the game. The game was also the Eagles' second consecutive loss in the Championship game.