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Mike Vrabel uttered a key phrase multiple times on Sunday, and it powered one of New England's biggest wins of the season, the same way it powered the franchise's roster revamp the past two years.
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield did not pull any punches when talking about the team's failures against the Patriots.
Drake Maye delivered key plays under pressure, including a fourth-and-goal touchdown to Stefon Diggs and a 72-yard strike to Kyle Williams.
TreVeyon Henderson had touchdown runs of 69 and 55 yards, Drake Maye threw two TD passes, and the New England Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-23 for their seventh straight win.
The Patriots are set for one of their toughest tests of the season on Sunday. The post Buccaneers 7, Patriots 0 (1st): Another slow start on defense appeared first on Boston.com.
Drake was a superstar for the UNC Tar Heels before he became the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to New England. Ann also went to UNC with Maye, and her brother Tad even played QB with Maye. The couple has dated since middle school where they met, and got married in June of 2025.
With a field goal, the Patriots would force the Bucs offense to produce a long, virtually flawless drive to tie the score. A touchdown would have all but ended the game. Buy FIRE THE CANNONS: 50 Years of Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football Then,