Patriots at Buccaneers
New England Patriots 28, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21 · The Other Guys League
Final Score
Patriots 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Buccaneers 21 2 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPDrake Maye 360 yds passingBucky Irving 24 yds rushingJeff Caldwell 144 yds receivingRueben Bain Jr. 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 369 · 252Passing yards 353 · 217Rushing yards 16 · 35Completions 21/28 · 23/42Yards per carry 2.7 · 2.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for momentum as the season approaches its final stretch, this contest proved crucial for their postseason aspirations.
Drake Maye showcased his quarterback prowess for the Patriots, throwing for an impressive 360 yards and four touchdowns, leading to a standout performance. His favorite target, Jeff Caldwell, racked up 144 receiving yards, consistently finding space in the Buccaneers' secondary. The Patriots' offense was relentless, executing their game plan with precision and efficiency.
On the defensive side, while the Buccaneers struggled to contain Maye, Jyaire Hill made his presence felt for New England, recording five tackles. Tampa Bay's Rueben Bain Jr. shined with two sacks, but it was Jacob Parrish's interception that sparked a momentary shift in the game. Ultimately, the Patriots’ defense held firm, stifling the Buccaneers' late-game efforts and sealing the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 28 |
| Buccaneers | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 19/28 | 68% | 360 | 4 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Omari EvansWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Arch ManningQB | 23/42 | 55% | 225 | 2 | 0 | 85.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 4 | -3 | -0.8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Arch ManningQB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew CowanFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 5 | 144 | 28.8 | 54 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 46 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonTE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 15 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah Satanega IIIWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Omari EvansWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 38 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Matthew CowanFB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tez JohnsonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Jyaire HillCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Princewill UmanmielenREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel ClarkCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jailin WalkerWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan HancockCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin SimmonsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton SimpsonSAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ephesians PrysockSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suntarine PerkinsSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Adon ShulerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 2/2 | 1 | 57 |