Overview
- Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium on CBS, with Jim Nantz and Tony Romo on the call.
- Both teams lead their divisions, with New England on a six-game win streak and owning the NFL’s No. 1 run defense at 75.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Patriots QB Drake Maye enters with eight straight 100-plus passer ratings, tying Tom Brady’s team mark and positioning for a ninth to extend the streak.
- BetMGM lists Tampa Bay as a 2.5-point favorite, while national pick panels show split predictions between the Buccaneers and Patriots.
- Injury reports remain pivotal: Mike Evans is out for Tampa Bay, with Chris Godwin Jr., Bucky Irving and Haason Reddick not expected back; New England listed Rhamondre Stevenson, Kayshon Boutte and Garrett Bradbury as non-participants early in the week.