Overview
- The Patriots totaled 435 yards with nearly half produced on three explosive touchdown plays.
- Tampa Bay logged four three-and-outs and converted 5 of 13 third downs, including three empty fourth-quarter drives before a late score.
- Baker Mayfield finished 28-of-43 for 273 yards and three touchdowns, then called for accountability, pride and a sharper edge on offense.
- Head coach Todd Bowles backed the quarterback’s assessment, saying the team lacked killer instinct and played with low energy.
- The Buccaneers remain atop the NFC South at 6-3 and now travel to face the Bills and Rams in the next two weeks.