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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New England Patriots — Game Preview, Stats & Players to Watch

A pivotal AFC matchup sees Tampa Bay Buccaneers host New England Patriots at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa—a key clash between two division leaders jockeying for playoff positioning.

Game Details

• Date: 2025-11-09
• Kick‑off: 1 p.m. (ET)
• Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
• Broadcast: CBS, CBS Los Angeles, Fubo Sports, Fubo Sports CA, NFL Sunday Ticket, NFL+, Paramount+, RDS 2, WBZ‑TV, WUSA 9

Recent Form & Key Storylines

Tampa Bay enters on the back of a 23‑3 road win over New Orleans and a bye week to rest and adjust. New England rides a five-game winning streak under new head coach Mike Vrabel as they look to sustain offensive balance and defensive consistency. Both teams bring momentum, with Bucs thriving at home and the Patriots showing strong form on the road. No major injuries or suspensions have been confirmed ahead of the game. Their last meeting dates to 2021, when the Buccaneers edged the Patriots 19‑17 in a memorable primetime duel.

Summary Stats

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers last 5: W‑L‑W‑W‑L
• New England Patriots last 5: W‑W‑W‑W‑W
• Last head‑to‑head: Buccaneers defeated Patriots 19‑17, October 3, 2021 at Gillette Stadium

Players to Watch

For Tampa Bay, quarterback Baker Mayfield continues to lead clutch drives late in games and remains their focal point on offense. On the Patriots’ side, rookie QB Drake Maye has been efficient during the team’s winning streak and will be pivotal if New England’s offense is to maintain its current form.