• GameSpy.com - Reviewed by Josh Hiscock. Includes screen shots. "Bottom line, this is essentially the same game we played last year." Score: 90 out of 100. (Dreamcast) (October 12, 2001)
  • Gaming Age - Reviewed by: Fabian Blache III, score B-. "Does it totally disappoint? No. It just fails to precisely connect with my current route." (Playstation 2)
  • Armchair Empire - Reviewed by: Lee Cieniawa, score: 9.3/10. "Visual Concepts continues to be the Super Bowl winner of football videogames." (Dreamcast)
  • IGN - Reviewed by Anthony Chau. Features screen shots and gameplay videos. Score: 9 out of 10. (Dreamcast) (September 21, 2001)
  • Gaming Age - Reviewed by Time Lewinson, grade: A. "Without a doubt the finest football gaming experience on the DC - and as a football game compares favourably with EA's Madden series. DC owners should run, not walk, to check out NFL 2K2 immediately." [Dreamcast]
  • IGN - Reviewed by: David Zdyrko, score 9/10. "Visual Concepts delivers a highly enjoyable videogame in its first ever attempt at PS2 football." (Playstation 2) (November 20, 2001)
  • Game Industry News - Reviewed by Todd Hargosh, score: 3 out of 5. (2002)
  • Planet Dreamcast - Reviewed by Josh Hiscock, score: 9 out of 10. "If you're satisfied with updated rosters, win-loss records online, and some tweaks to an already excellent AI, this is the game for you. If you were expecting NFL2k2 to go out with the mother of all bangs on the Dreamcast, you may be mildly disappointed."
  • GameSpot - Reviewed by: Ryan Mac Donald, score 9.5/10. "A fantastic football game that you'll either love or hate, depending on your personal tastes." (Playstation 2) (November 27, 2001)
  • GameSpot - Reviewed by Ryan Mac Donald. Features screen shots, cheat codes, FAQs, and gameplay movies. Score: 9.5 out of 10. (Dreamcast) (September 18, 2001)