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Patriots Edge Bucs 28–23 for Seventh Straight Win, Move to 8–2

Vrabel’s bold clock management highlighted New England’s leap into AFC contention.

Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Nov 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) celebrates a touchdown with tight end Hunter Henry (85) during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson (98) pressures New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Overview

  • Rookie TreVeyon Henderson broke out with 147 rushing yards on 14 carries, scoring long touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards.
  • With the ball at the 1, New England bled the clock before Drake Maye hit Stefon Diggs for a toe-tap touchdown as time expired in the half.
  • Kyle Williams opened the Patriots’ scoring with a 72-yard catch-and-run, and Maye later connected with Mack Hollins for a 54-yard strike.
  • Maye finished 16-of-31 for 270 yards with two touchdowns and an end-zone interception by Tykee Smith, followed by a pivotal fourth-and-3 defensive stop at the New England 27.
  • The victory strengthened the Patriots’ AFC East lead; RB Terrell Jennings exited with a knee injury, and New England hosts the Jets on Thursday night.